A 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
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"From Sea to Sky" is on CBC Records; other = Indie
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.
So cool, dear Laila, that you are touring with your favorite artist Sting and that apart from NYC you come over to Europe and Germany! I recently met Michael Kaeshammer at his concert in Hannover, he will come back July 2010 to Germany when we' ll have the megaevent RUHR2010. I wish you all the best for your upcoming concerts!
I have amazing news! I will be recording my debut jazz CD entitled "Heart's Desire" mid October and will have my CD Release Jan. 23rd, 2010 at The Annex Live,Toronto. I'm very excited about featuring my wonderful musicians Jordan Klapman on piano, Jack Zerowski on bass with special guest, Tony Quarrington on guitar. I wish you continued success.
I have great news. I will be recording my debut jazz CD entitled "Heart's Desire" mid October and will be doing my CD Release at "The Annex Live", Toronto.This special evening will take place Sat. Jan. 23rd(a day before my Birthday) at 8p.m. It's a dream come true for me. This special event will feature Jordan Klapman on piano and Jack Zerowski on bass with special guest, Tony Quarrington. These great musicians will be on my CD as well(also playing on my CD will be Igor Babich on sax and Glenn Anderson on drums). I'm very excited. Please send me good karma when I go in the recording studio. I am realizing my dream! Take care and God bless. Wishing you continued success,and hope we can meet in person very soon!
Much love, XOXO, Monica.
p.s. I will have my CD up on myspace very soon.We can also connect on Facebook.
Strange day. After watching a documentary about streakers suffering from over exposure, I took a nap. It was a short one. I woke up a midget. At first I was freaking out, jumping around, trying to reach the wall phone. It tired me out. So I sat on a foot stool and placed my face in my hands wondering why this had happened to me. In the middle of self-pitying I started noticing how much fun it was to kick and swing my feet. I was smiling again, and found myself running through the house at full speed... wrestling with my now giant puppy. Oh, the joy! I hadn't had so much fun in years! We laughed and played and laughed until we both fell asleep exhausted on the living room floor. Then I woke up and ruined the whole damned thing.
Hey Laila - Thanks for the friendship! Music links us all
together. There are wars taking place in every country in the world. Some are
just more obvious. Check out my new video "Simpler Time". Reach out
and make a difference and the ripple will be felt around the world. It has to
come from within each of us. The alternative is unacceptable. Music can make a
difference. Keep reaching out.
So cool, dear Laila, that you are touring with your favorite artist Sting and that apart from NYC you come over to Europe and Germany! I recently met Michael Kaeshammer at his concert in Hannover, he will come back July 2010 to Germany when we' ll have the megaevent RUHR2010. I wish you all the best for your upcoming concerts!
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