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Zrazy

Based in Dublin, Ireland, the creative team of Zrazy is comprised of composer Carole Nelson (piano, sax) and Maria Walsh (vocals, flute, percussion). Zrazy formed in 1993 winning Best New Band in Hot Press Mag Awards. Gold Disc winners in '93 with a commissioned piece that went to No. 1 in the Irish pop Charts.

Won Best Jazz song in the GLAMA awards in New York 2000. Won Best Album for "Dream On" in the National OutMusic Awards, Chicago 2005.

The music is crossover Jazz/Latin/World/Celtic soulfulness.

Awards

GLAMA Award for Best Jazz song, New York 2000 USA OutMusic Award for Best Album 2005 for "Dream On" Chicago Cultural Institute.


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"The art of sophisticated songwriting is alive and well and living in Ireland." --Muse Magazine

"Zrazy have a really dynamic sound - "quite unlike anything being produced in Ireland." --PJ Curtis, Broadcaster

"One of the hits of the Cork Jazz Festival this year 2008" --Jack McGouran, Director Cork Jazz Festival

"One of the most interesting contemporary Irish groups playing in Ireland and abroad today" --Muse Magazine

"Sultry, lived-in vocals with wonderful intuitive musicians, Zrazy are exciting and vibrant in live performance." --Toronto Star

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Dream On

Self Produced
2005

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