Nicole Zuraitis is a 2X Grammy-winning and 4X Grammy-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, arranger, New York-based bandleader and winner of the 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice” (Jazz Police), Nicole is redefining vocal jazz and modern songbook, earning her a place among the top “prolific songwriters” (Broadway World) in jazz today.
Her sixth album, How Love Begins—co-produced with Christian McBride—won the 2024 GRAMMY for Best Jazz Vocal Album, a first for a fully self-written and arranged record in this category. Nicole regularly headlines major festivals and venues including Newport Jazz, Birdland, the Blue Note and Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center. She has collaborated with leading artists such as Christian McBride and Veronica Swift. Nicole also teaches jazz voice at NYU and SUNY Purchase.
