Originally from North Vancouver, this local JUNO-nominated vocalist, pianist and songwriting wonder is making musical waves in the international jazz scene with her singular voice and cross-genre style
Date/Time: Feb 24 2017, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Vancouver, Capilano UniversityCost: 32.00
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Award-winning Canadian pianist and vocalist, Laila Biali, has been garnering world-wide recognition for her music which she has performed at prestigious venues including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Tokyo’s Cotton Club, and Carnegie Hall. She has toured with GRAMMY award winners Chris Botti, Paula Cole and Suzanne Vega, and recorded with and supported international icon, Sting.
She’s currently working on her second studio album of original music, expanding on her unique “ability to meld traditional jazz with contemporary pop so effortlessly that neither style seems out of place on the same record” (Spinner Magazine). She’s also a member of the all-female New York based neo-Classical crossover quartet Rose & the Nightingale whose members tour with Grammy award-winner Esperanza Spalding. But what stands out the most, in addition to her powerful and soulful voice, is the way she so gracefully weaves the best of pop, indie, rock and soul into jazz, creating a fresh take on the genre that is mesmerizing.
“It is the ultimate task given to the musician, whether as singer or instrumentalist, to create a unique signature or fingerprint that is instantly recognizable as their own. What is surprising and delightful in Laila Biali is that both as vocalist and pianist she accomplishes this with equal aplomb. She is an exciting and unique talent, and I admire her greatly.” – Sting
Music Direction: Réjean Marois (NiteCap)
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