Nicole Zuraitis

Nicole Zuraitis is a two-time Grammy Award winner and six-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist, pianist, songwriter, arranger, producer, and bandleader whose artistry continues to redefine the modern jazz landscape. Her 2024 album How Love Begins, co-produced with Christian McBride, earned the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album, making her the first artist to win the category with an album entirely written and arranged by herself. Her acclaimed live release Live at Vic's Las Vegas received two Grammy nominations in 2026, and her forthcoming studio album, The Devil I Knew, produced by Larry Klein, arrives in 2026. A dynamic performer and prolific songwriter, Zuraitis has headlined major festivals including Newport Jazz Festival, Tanglewood, and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, while appearing at premier venues such as Birdland, Blue Note, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. An accomplished educator and advocate, she serves on the vocal faculty at NYU.