Laila Biali

"It is the ultimate task given to the musician, whether as singer or instrumentalist, to create a unique signature or fingerprint that is instantly recognisable 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 “The album’s production is shimmering, the arrangements are lush and Biali’s voice – spanning registers – is pure and warm. She’s also fearless on piano and, above else, in her imagination

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"It is the ultimate task given to the musician, whether as singer or instrumentalist, to create a unique signature or fingerprint that is instantly recognisable 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 “The album’s production is shimmering, the arrangements are lush and Biali’s voice – spanning registers – is pure and warm. She’s also fearless on piano and, above else, in her imagination. ★★★★“ – DownBeat Magazine “There’s no boxing Laila Biali in … Capable of making you laugh and cry all at once, her delivery Out of Dust is divine. 4.5 stars.” – All About Jazz “Out of Dust sparkles like a soundtrack for spring.” – The Vancouver Sun “Biali provides the positive, come-together messaging we need in these challenging times.” – Parade Magazine "Laila Biali sings her wide-embrace jazz-pop fusion in steadily varied, blues-tinged song forms with keen passion and witty humanism... [Her] aim is true and her vision is set far and wide." –DownBeat Magazine "LAILA BIALI masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy." –Washington Post "With Laila Biali’s mellifluous vocals, dynamic pianism and ability for penning hook-laden songs, her reputation is surely going to flourish further afield." –Jazzwise Magazine (UK) "Hand clapping, finger snapping exuberant funky goodness, gorgeously lush vocals, and a solidly memorable hook" –Parade Magazine "Laila Biali has found a sweet spot applying a musical toolkit brimming with jazz devices to her pop craftsmanship." –Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News "Biali has a voice that makes the listener shudder, it is so rounded and pure." —Montreal Gazette "A keyboard virtuoso with a distinctive sultry voice - intimate and emotional." —Toronto Star "For Biali, the jazz tradition is a step on the way to setting, and playing, her own standards." —Toronto Life Magazine "Full of bold musical ventures, youthful funkiness, ingenuity, verve and depth." —Ottawa Citizen

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