Nicole Zuraitis Quintet

Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo are pleased to present The Nicole Zuraitis Quintet Sunday, November 8 | 3 PM The Mary Seaton Room Jazz at Kleinhans proudly welcomes one of the most dynamic and decorated voices in contemporary jazz — two-time GRAMMY® winner and six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Nicole Zuraitis. A singular creative force, Zuraitis is not only an extraordinary vocalist and pianist, but also a composer, arranger, and bandleader redefining what she calls The Modern Songbook. In 2024, she made history when her album How Love Begins — featuring all original music that she wrote and arranged herself — won the GRAMMY® Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. She is the only artist ever to receive that honor for a fully self-written and self-arranged project. The album was co-produced by eight-time GRAMMY winner Christian McBride, affirming her stature among today’s most respected jazz artists. Her résumé reads like a blueprint of modern jazz excellence. From headlining the Newport Jazz Festival and Tanglewood to appearing at Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center, Birdland, and the Blue Note, Zuraitis has established herself on the world’s premier stages. She has performed with the Birdland Big Band, collaborated with major large ensembles around the globe, and worked alongside luminaries such as Jon Batiste, Keb’ Mo’, and Christian McBride. Her recent live album Live at Vic’s Las Vegas earned two 2026 GRAMMY nominations and was featured nationally on NPR’s Toast of the Nation. But beyond accolades, Nicole Zuraitis brings something rarer — fearless originality. Her performances combine virtuosic musicianship, lyrical storytelling, and spontaneous invention. She moves effortlessly between jazz tradition and contemporary songwriting, honoring the lineage of the art form while expanding its vocabulary for a new generation. Appearing with her quintet in the superb acoustical setting of Kleinhans Music Hall, Zuraitis represents exactly what Jazz at Kleinhans is committed to presenting: internationally recognized artists at the height of their creative powers. This is not simply a club date transported to a larger room — it is a fully realized, world-class presentation of a modern jazz leader whose influence continues to grow on the global stage. Jazz at Kleinhans remains dedicated to bringing Buffalo audiences the very best in jazz — from honoring the Great American Songbook to showcasing the artists who are shaping its future. Nicole Zuraitis stands firmly in that future. Join us for an evening that affirms why Jazz at Kleinhans has become Buffalo’s premier home for world-class jazz.