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Laila Biali
Jazz / Pop / Soul

composer, pianist, vocalist, people-lover



NEW YORK, Toronto, Vancouver
United States

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Last Login:  7/9/2009
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   Laila Biali: General Info
Member Since1/21/2007
Band Websitewww.lailabiali.com
InfluencesA few of my all-time favourite musicians are Sting, Bjork, Radiohead, K.T. Tunstall, Toronto Mass Choir, Enter the Worship Circle, Stravinsky, Ravel, Chopin, Dianne Reeves, Billy Childs, Brad Mehldau, Keith Jarrett, Jamiroquai, Joni Mitchell, Brian Blade, Maria Schneider, Kenny Wheeler, Geoff Keezer, U2, Coldplay, Joshua Redman, Lauryn Hill
Record Label"From Sea to Sky" is on CBC Records; other = Indie
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 10 2009 6:00P
Royal York Hotel Toronto, Ontario
Jul 14 2009 8:00P
The Canal Room New York, New York
Jul 25 2009 7:00P
*Private Event* TBA, New Jersey
Aug 5 2009 8:00P
TBA New York City, New York
Aug 17 2009 8:00P
TBA TBA
Sep 1 2009 8:00P
Rockwood Music Hall NYC, New York
Sep 19 2009 4:00P
Motoko’s Art Gallery Garden Bay, British Columbia
Nov 16 2009 8:00P
The Metropolitan Room New York City, New York
Dec 6 2009 8:00P
TBA Halifax, Nova Scotia
Feb 26 2010 8:00P
Glenn Gould Studio at CBC Toronto
Apr 9 2010 8:00P
Hillfield Strathallan College West Hamilton, Ontario

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   About Laila Biali
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Since climbing up onto the piano bench at the tender age of three-and-a-half years, Laila has cultivated a life-long love for the instrument. She has also always loved to sing. It was in later years – particularly during her post-secondary education at Toronto Humber College’s jazz program - that the composer in Laila emerged, and in 2005 she was named “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “Keyboardist of the Year” at the Canadian National Jazz Awards. Over the past 10 years, Laila’s playing, composing and singing have brought her onto stages around the world both as a solo artist and as part of internationally renowned touring acts. She has performed her own music at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in New York City and at festivals across Canada, the United States, Europe, Brazil and Peru, and she has toured with several Grammy Award winning artists, including Chris Botti, Paula Cole, and Suzanne Vega. As a recording artist, Laila has already released three independent CD’s. Her most recent recording, From Sea to Sky (June 2007) received rave reviews, and she is currently working on a new recording project that she intends to release within the next year. Aside from her active performing schedule, Laila is also frequently invited to teach at Stanford University’s summer jazz workshop. A recent arrival to Williamsburg in Brooklyn, she will be dividing her time between Toronto and New York City over the next few years.

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Laila Biali's Friends Comments
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Alejandro Clavijo





Jul 11 2009 8:20 AM

Hi Laila!!,

Fascinating music!!!, Congrats!!!!!!!

Hugs from Spain!,

- Alejandro
Rise for Order





Jul 7 2009 5:20 PM

Dropping in to let you know of our show on July 25th at "Lee's Palace" getting ready to release our album with Producer Steve Thompson (G&R, Metallica, Korn, etc...) drops this fall.

Trev
RFO
Tim Cheatle





Jul 6 2009 11:53 PM

Hiya Laila!
I've finally released my "Tim Cheatle Live" album!
God Bless,
Tim.
Dve Kytary





Jul 2 2009 3:07 AM

Hi Laila,
Thanks for being our friend. I saw you last year at the Vancouver Jazz Festival and you were awesome. Good luck with your career.
Don
Javier Sánchez Fotógrafo "Locoinkieto"





Jul 1 2009 11:04 AM

Exposición Fotográfica "JAZZ DE MEDIANOCHE"

Photo Exhibit "MIDNIGHT JAZZ"

Jim Dupuis





Jun 29 2009 10:22 PM

Hi Laila:
Nice meeting you at the Iron Works. Great music and the flamenco addition was a nice touch. I actually wasn't sure if it was part of the performance or an enthusiastic fan. Glad you could make it back to Vancouver.
KING





Jun 27 2009 12:23 PM


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Monica Chapman





Jun 23 2009 4:20 PM

Hi Leila,

Its' been a while since we last wrote each other. Hope you're doing well. I'm hoping to make one of your gigs one of these days. I wanted to let you know I heard your rendition of Sarah McLaughlin's "Ice Cream" on jazz fm. 91 today and loved it!Wish me luck on my debut jazz c.d. I'll be recording this fall with wonderful musicians. My brilliant pianist,Jordan Klapman and his trio.

Much love to you,and I sincerely hope we can meet each other sometime in the near future.

XOxo,
Monica.
Greg Holmes





May 27 2009 8:15 PM

"Tears of Hercules" - wonderful!
SELBY





May 25 2009 9:45 PM

Good to meet you!!! Drop by and let us know what you think of the tunes! We'll see you around town. Peace and love -Bahnz
OLEG TUMANOV - Composer





May 7 2009 6:13 AM

Thank you for being my friend!
Nice music:)

OLEG
JorgeG





Apr 30 2009 3:06 AM

Radiance and its cousin luminance are good indicators of how bright an object will appear. For this reason, radiance and luminance are both sometimes called "brightness"....hence 'The Radiance Project' will brighten the musical world..4sure..your music is beautiful!
Christine Tier





Apr 21 2009 1:33 PM

Laila you were absolutely fantastic at the Jazz for Herbie event in Toronto on April 19 - made me a fan!!
Christine
KING





Mar 25 2009 8:33 PM

Hi Laila!
Scott Segal





Mar 21 2009 4:51 PM

Hi Laila,

Thanks for the ad. I really love your piano playing. It keeps the inspiration light bulb lit.....

peace,
Scott
Sonny





Mar 17 2009 2:05 PM

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Mar 10 2009 8:21 PM

Hi Laila,

Thanks for the Friendship. Don't forget to check our MySpace for an update on the Contest '09

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Mar 5 2009 7:18 AM

Thank you so much for the add.
I'm very happy to hear songs.
Hope you have a fantastic year.
Your.
Brenda Bonotto





Mar 3 2009 9:15 PM

Hi!!! I love "Tears of Hercules", is an amazing song!!!!. All my respect!

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Memo Scarletto





Feb 26 2009 7:55 AM

Laila Biali ,Tears of Hercules...YYYowza!...like it..a lot.

Cheers ..mo

Rex Stratton





Feb 22 2009 12:04 AM

Thank you for your kind consideration!
peace
respect
rex
Sonny





Feb 19 2009 2:07 PM

Hi Laila,
Just stopped by to listen to your music and thought I'd say "Hi". Hope you're having a great day.
Sonny
Juanito





Feb 18 2009 11:37 AM

Hi Laila! Since its "International Friendship Week" now, I thought this is the best time to wish u...of course friends don't really need an occasion to tell each other :) May we remain friends forever...bless!


Send this eCard !

Bélynda





Feb 10 2009 6:41 PM

Thank you for the friendship Laila, I love your music!
Bélynda
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