Tracing Light


"Tracing Light
is an album that draws the listener into a deep and mysterious world of vocal beauty, superb musicianship, and shining intelligence."
- Robert Sadin, multi-Grammy award winning producer (Sting, Herbie Hancock)
"It could be argued that Biali's path — from growing up in North Vancouver to living life in the Big Apple — is encapsulated in her latest album. Tracing Light
sounds like an old nighttime black-and-white photograph, the tail lights of cars leaving sinuous imprints of their paths long after they have gone."
- Vancouver Sun
"The tunes on Tracing Light
range from sensitive treatments of jazz standards to funky piano workouts - but for all its stylistic range, Biali's latest is still accessible."
- Eye Magazine
"A tremendous album by a tremendous talent!"
- Leon Pendarvis, music director and keyboardist for Saturday Night Live Band
From Sea to Sky


"When an extraordinary talent delivers an exceptional recording, it is time for celebration and recognition. Such is the case with multi-talented Laila Biali - singer, pianist and arranger of a CD that is full of heart and joy." 5 out of 5 stars.
- Montreal Gazette
"This one's a surefire winner from pianist and now pianist-vocalist Biali, one of the very best of Canada's new crop of jazz artists." 4 out of 4 stars.
- Toronto Star
"Featuring all-Canadian songs, this screams 'Juno.' It even whispers 'Grammy.' Superb." Rating: A
- Vancouver Province
Sting: A Winter's Night...Live from Durham Cathedral
In 2009, Laila was invited to join Sting as a singer for this special DVD project and its subsequent promotional tour. Rehearsals began at his Tuscan estate and ended at England's most famous cathedral. The double disc set features a majestic live performance which captures the mood and spirit of the season with a diverse collection of songs, carols and lullabies spanning the centuries, and a behind-the-scenes look at the concert's genesis.