Mar 25

Mar 25 Dan Pugach Nonet | The Inscription | Single

The Inscription is a memory of a night so epic it is etched in your brain forever! Written by vocalist Nicole Zuraitis and arranged by drummer Dan Pugach for a 9-piece jazz ensemble, the tune is a funky samba with playful lyrics, six horns, and a Moog bass synthesizer.

The Dan Pugach Nonet features Nicole Zuraitis on Vocals, David Smith on Trumpet, Mike Fahie on Trombone, Jen Hinkle on Bass Trombone, Andrew Gould on Alto Saxophone, Jeremy Powell on Tenor Saxophone, Andrew Gutauskas on Baritone Saxophone, Carmen Staaf on Electric Piano, Leo Sherman on Electric & Synth Bass, and Dan Pugach on Drums.

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Mar 8, 2024

Dan Pugach | Bianca | Album

Mar 8, 2024

Outside In Music is honored to release Bianca: Music for Paws and Persistence, GRAMMY-nominated drummer/composer Dan Pugach’s second album as a leader, on March 8, 2024. This is an extraordinary big band jazz project that finds its inspiration in a most unexpected place: animal rescue. Inspired by his own pitbull Bianca and fueled by his passion for animal rescue, Pugach masterfully draws upon his personal experiences to compose these works. Inspired by his companion, Dan wrote the title composition in her honor. He wrote the melody to match Bianca’s memorable and gentle demeanor. When Bianca passed in 2019, he rewrote the piece for big band, and it won the Charlie Parker Composition Prize and Manny Albam Commission for Big Band. This recognition helped catalyze Dan to turn his dog-inspired work into this honorific album.

Mar 8, 2024

Feb 2, 2024

Dan Pugach | Tolerance | Single

Feb 2, 2024

Outside In Music is happy to announce the second single single from GRAMMY® nominated drummer, composer and arranger Dan Pugach and his Big Band; "Tolerance". This odd meter big band composition features solos from Trombonist Mike Fahie and saxophonist Patrick Cornelius.

The new full-length album from Dan Pugach and his big band Bianca, is due out March 8th, 2024 on Outside In Music!

Feb 2, 2024

Jan 5, 2024

Dan Pugach| Travel (Feat. Nicole Zuraitis) | Single

Jan 5, 2024

Outside In Music is happy to announce the second single single from GRAMMY® nominated drummer, composer and arranger Dan Pugach and his Big Band; "Travel (Feat. Nicole Zuraitis)". "Travel" is a song originally written by Nicole Zuraitis and based upon a poem by Edna St. Vincent Milay. This big band arrangement was cultivated during the big band's pre-pandemic residency at Greenwich VIllage's iconic 55 Bar. The new full-length album Bianca is due out March 8th, 2024 on Outside In Music.

Jan 5, 2024

Nov 3, 2023

Dan Pugach | Discourse This! | Single

Nov 3, 2023

Outside In Music is happy to announce "Discourse This!” the lead single from Dan Pugach's upcoming big band album entitled Bianca. "Discourse This!" spotlights the composer and bandleaders large-ensemble writing prowess. "Discourse This!" is out now on Outside In Music.

Nov 3, 2023