Dec 3, 2018
My guest today is Nicole Zuraitis, vocalist, pianist, songwriter
and music educator. As one reviewer said: “Nicole is not your
average jazz singer, she is a lady powerhouse!” Nicole played
soccer as a youth, but since she towered over her peers, she played
on the boy’s teams. She even trained with the Olympic Development
Team. Nicole admits that she was thrilled to immerse herself in
music after a soccer injury ended her involvement with sports.
Nicole learned that she had a big voice and was directed to study
classical music. She received her Opera degree from NYU but soon
discovered her passion for jazz, pop, soul, and fusion. In addition
to her big voice, Nicole has a big heart - she cares deeply for the
oppressed and the vulnerable, be they humans or animals. She is a
gifted artist who dares to take a stand; writes and performs music
that both delights and soothes her audience, as well as
courageously challenges injustice. Nicole lights up a stage with
her authenticity and limitless enthusiasm!!
Come hear Nicole perform this Thursday
12/6/18 at The Jazz Gallery
with the female trio: Sonica, which includes Nicole,
Thana Alexa
and my daughter, Julia
Adamy.
All three of their husbands happened to be outstanding drummers, so
for the first time, Sonica invited their husbands, Dan
Pugach,
Antonio
Sanchez,
and Ross Pederson
to be their special guests! I’m eager to hear these stunning,
soulful rhythm wives!!
Check out the show notes for Nicole’s website, to hear her music
and learn about her upcoming performances with the Birdland Big
Band, Dan Pugach Nonet, and others. Enjoy the podcast!
Links:
www.nicolezuraitis.com
Birdland Big Band - Jazz
Vocalist
Birdland Theater
Generations
of Her
55
Bar
Nonet with Dan
Pugach
“No Ban No
Wall”
(YouTube)
Litchfield Jazz
Camp
@Bianca the
jazz dog