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Laila Biali & The Radiance Project: Contemporary Jazz-Influenced Chamber Pop
June 5, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
$15 – $20
Award-winning pianist, vocalist and songwriter, Laila Biali, has toured with Chris Botti, Paula Cole, Suzanne Vega, and Sting. Critically acclaimed as one of North America’s finest jazz musicians, her new album, House of Many Rooms, sees the Brooklyn-based artist venturing into a more pop-oriented sound, full of catchy hooks, sweet melodies, and anthemic musical arrangements. For this special album release concert, Laila is backed by a six-piece ensemble that features strings and an award-winning rhythm section.
House of Many Rooms is Laila’s first album of entirely original material, and it also marks her first time arranging for gospel choir and string orchestra. Taking the best of pop, rock, classical, world and soul, Laila informs the sound with her expertise in jazz, and weaves it into her original songs and arrangements. Co-produced with her husband, Ben Wittman, the album is fitted for a vast range of instruments, from gospel choir to brass quartet, bass clarinet, Haken Continuum and string orchestra.
Featuring:
Laila Biali – vocals, piano
Irene Sazer – violin, vocals
Liana Berube – viola
Mark Goldenberg – guitar, vocals
Chris Tarry – bass
Ben Wittman – drums
Discover more about The Radiance Project here.
Visit Laila’s jazz website here or follow her on Facebook.
Admission: $15-20. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.
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