A flute-playing jazz-band groupie in high school, Ziev began studying the art of jazz vocals as an adult, with international artists Gabrielle Stravelli, Patrick O’Leary & Michael Kanan. She has performed to great acclaim with the Jazz on J Street All Stars, and The Spirit & Soul Jazz Band, and she inaugurated the Jazz Series at Rudy’s Pub this summer with gifted, international piano player & instructor Dr. Gianni Bianchini. Yvette Norwood Tiger, founder of the Palm Beach International Jazz Festival says Meri is, "angelic in voice and presence"!