Jazz vocalist Nicole Zuraitis

Nicole Zuraitis is a jazz vocalist and pianist living in New York City. She released her self produced sophomore album featuring 10 original compositions entitled "Pariah Anthem" in late November 2012. The album features the talents of 8 internationally acclaimed jazz artists including Victor Gould, Billy Buss, Dan Pugach, Ilan Bar Lavi, Jon Paul, Julian Shore, Scott Colberg and Nandini Srikar. Nicole is on the voice and composing faculty at the Swaarnabhoomi Academy of Music in Chennai, India as well as the Litchfield Jazz Camp in Kent, CT. She is proud to lead her trio in both songwriting and top jazz venues in New York and has held residencies at The Waldorf Astorias Bull and Bear, The Friars Club, The Astor Room, 2E at the Pierre Hotel and Sugar Bar. Nicole continues to perform as a featured vocalist in the "Jane Monheit and the ladies of Jazz" tour. After opening for Dave Brubeck, Nicoles relationship with the Brubecks "Jazzd for Life" flourished and she will be featured as a performer at his birthday bash in December at the Palace Theatre in Connecticut. She teaches songwriting workshops internationally and has a private studio of students in Queens, NY. Nicole is the first place winner in the New York chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition and was in the spotlight for her dedication to animal rescue on Columbia News TV. She was also the guest of honor at the American Business Womens Association in early December.

Nicole Zuraitis