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Zelle
Search for Warmth
'Songs that keep you company
when you're left in the cold.'

A good voice brings out the best of what is said with it. Such is the case of Zelle, a quintet of twenty-something musicians who passionately weave their lives into the music they play. The centerpiece of the band's music is the voice of singer-songwriter Jeazell Grutas. Brought up in a brood of musicians, Jeazell took her singing and guitar playing more seriously than other kids her age when she was only 14. Years later she formed her own band.

Joining Jeazell in her music-making chores is brother Jasper Grutas who plays drums, Anthony Ramirez who plays violin, Enan Cruz who plays Bass, and Archie Salvador who plays lead guitar collectively call themselves Zelle in reference to the voice that put them together.

Their music is set in Alternative Pop-Rock consciousness, with a twist all to its own. Aside from the violin tracks that lace the songs, it is the voice that permeates and grabs you. But what make the songs shine all the more is its honesty; honesty not only of feelings, but of individual style and the unwavering commitment to real musical objectives. These qualities are rare among their contemporaries -- they make their music hold its own ground amidst the buffet of present day pop.

The artistically-crafted album of 11 original songs christened Search for Warmth is borne by the union of both masculine and feminine in the band. Their sound is passionate, melancholic and intimately heartwarming, yet also strong-willed, intense and even aggressive. It is made up of songs written mainly by the lady-of-the-house. It took over a year of hard work to complete the collection. Part of the time spent on the album was finding their collective musical voice -- one that is cohesive and tight yet does not downplay each musician's individual strengths. Zelle is destined to be a musical phenomenon.