Nicole Zuraitis and Charenee Wade

Nicole Zuraitis is a 2X GRAMMY-winning jazz singer-songwriter and pianist based in New York. Known for her powerful voice and prolific songwriting, she won the 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. Her latest album, "How Love Begins," co-produced with Christian McBride, won Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 2024 GRAMMYs with all original compositions. She collaborates with husband Dan Pugach on the 2025 GRAMMY-winning "Bianca Reimagined" for which they wrote the nominated "Little Fears." Nicole supports pitbulls, mental health, and oceanic preservation.