She takes pride in her hard bop, swing and fusion influences, using music and improvising as a crucial means of self expression. A student in Capilano University’s Jazz Studies program, they have shared the stage with stellar singers such as Jennifer Scott, Dawn Pemberton, and Laila Biali. Having contributed her artistry to various other local projects, including the all-femme quintet Maiden Voyage (voice and bari sax), various jazz duos across the Tri-Cities and Vancouver, and Quartal Voices–a vocal jazz ensemble she founded last year–Kayla is thrilled to be bandleading her first After Dark show!