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| Nicole Zuraitis new single and nomination! Following a GRAMMY nomination for their arrangement of Dolly Parton's Jolene, Nicole Zuraitis and Dan Pugach team up again for the release of Travel on January 5th, the second single from the upcoming Dan Pugach Big Band album Bianca (3/8). Travel is a musical setting of a poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay, written by Nicole Zuraitis, from her album How Love Begins which is nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album in the 2024 GRAMMY Awards. Praised as a "supreme talent and first-rate songwriter, powerhouse vocalist and grade-A pianist" by All About Jazz, Nicole Zuraitis is loved by audiences all over the world for her relatable and emotionally-compelling songs, sophisticated arrangements, and rich voice. Co-produced by jazz giant Christian McBride and featuring all of Zuraitis' original music, How Love Begins is her sixth album, and brings forth her second career GRAMMY nomination. *How Love Begins* spent 4 months in the top 20 on the Jazz Week Radio Charts, streaming on Sirius XM radio with features on NPR/Sirius XM Jazz Inspired with Judy Carmichael and Jazz Night in America. It was highlighted in the Downbeat Magazine BEST OF 2023 list, as well as Spotify, Apple and Amazon Music Best of 2023 Editorial Playlists. About Nicole Nicole Zuraitis is a 2X GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, vocalist for the Birdland Big Band and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With 6 albums out as a leader, her newest recording How Love Begins is nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album in the GRAMMYs, co-produced with eight-time GRAMMY-winner Christian McBride and features all original compositions. She has headlined iconic jazz clubs like Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, Birdland, 55 Bar, The Carlyle (with Darren Criss) and guest starred with orchestras such as the Savannah Philharmonic and Asheville Symphony. Nicole was nominated for her first GRAMMY in 2019 alongside drummer/composer Dan Pugach for their arrangement of Dolly Parton's "Jolene". Nicole holds an MBA from LSU and is a proud educator with faculty positions at NYU and Purchase. An ardent activist with a history of giving back, proceeds of her album sales are donated to to pitbull rescue, mental health advocacy and environmental preservation. write your comments about the article :: © 2024 Jazz News :: home page |