The Maritime Performance Series presents the Nicole Zuraitis Quartet on Friday, March 16 at the Calvert Marine Museum. Enjoy an evening of enchantment with the seismic talent of inspired vocalist, keyboard player, and songwriter Nicole Zuraitis. Her effervescent presence and dazzling vocals have thrilled audiences throughout Manhattan and across the world. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door and available at www.bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts. Doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine for sale.
Nicole is joined by band members Idan Morim (guitar), Dan Pugach (drums), and Alex Busby Smith (bass). She is the 2016 New York City Songwriting Competition Coffee Music Project Winner, 2015 second runner-up in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and the 2014 Herb Albert ASCAP Young Composer Awards Winner. Nicole is also the People’s Choice and Johnny Mercer Award winner in the National American Traditions Vocal Competition.
Nicole’s new recording, Hive Mind (Dot Time Records), chronicles themes close to her heart, including an unflinching love of family and friends delivered with a sincere spirit that finds release in eight intimate original compositions and two covers which span genres. This NYU trained classical vocalist and Connecticut born songwriter swings hard as she brings listeners under her enveloping musical wings. Check out her singles “Long Meadow Vine” (Featuring Cyrille Aimee and Thana Alexa) and “For the Lonely”.
Nicole Zuraitis is a proud faculty member of the Litchfield Jazz Camp. She has taught songwriting and jazz vocal workshops worldwide, including the Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music in India, Israeli Embassy, Australian consulate, and the Berklee College of Music in Boston. She was featured in a video interview by Columbia NewsTonight as “New Yorker of the week” for her work with music and shelter animals and hopes to continue giving back by raising awareness for mental health stigmas. For more information, visit www.nicoleZmusic.com.
