Dan Pugach

**Dan Pugach** is a genre-bending jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader known for his smooth grooves, inventive arrangements, and collaborations that blur the lines between jazz, pop, and soul. Based in New York City, the Israel-born artist has carved out a space for his warm, melodic style, often infusing his work with playful nods to unexpected influences (like his jazz-tinged take on Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”). Pugach’s projects, including his 2023 album *Bianca Reimagined: Music for Paws and Persistence*, often spotlight his tight-knit ensemble and his wife, Grammy-nominated vocalist Nicole Zuraitis, blending originals and reimagined covers with a focus on storytelling and emotional resonance. Whether delivering introspective ballads (*“Little Fears”*) or upbeat, rhythmic jams (*“Discourse This!”*), Pugach’s music feels both timeless and refreshingly modern, anchored by his knack for turning live performances (like *Live At Pinch Recording*) into dynamic, communal experiences.

Genres

Big Band

Vocal Jazz

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Latest Release

Jolene

Nicole Zuraitis•

Dan Pugach

Single - Released April 18, 2025