Emma Pask (born 1977) is an Australian jazz vocalist. She is best known for her work with big bands and her continuing collaboration with noted Australian virtuoso James Morrison.
Emma Pask | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Sydney, Australia |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, actor |
| Instrument | Voice |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Morrison, Rajon Music Group |
| Website | Official site |
Early life
editPask grew up in the Sutherland Shire of Sydney in the suburb of Como. She attended Como Public School and Kirrawee High School.[1]
While singing with her high school band at 14,[2] Pask was discovered by Morrison at a school performance in 1994 at 16. From then on, she has been the vocal feature of Morrison's bands. She also has a background in acting. In 1995, she undertook a one-year part-time course at the National Institute of Dramatic Art young actor's studio.
She performed for the late Diana, Princess of Wales, Princess Mary of Denmark and in 2006 she had the honour of singing at the wedding of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.[3]
Personal life
editShe is married to Rodrigo Ocaño Da Silva, who is from Uruguay, and they live in Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia.[4]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| Emma |
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| This Madness Called Love |
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| Accentuate the Positive (with Mark Rivett and The John Morrison Big Band) |
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| Some Other Spring |
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32 |
| Seasons of My Heart |
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| Cosita Divina |
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| On the Sunny Side of the Street |
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Charting singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
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| AUS [5] | ||
| "Mas que Nada" | 2013 | 15 |
Awards and nominations
editARIA Music Awards
editThe ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2014 | Season of My Heart | Best Jazz Album | Nominated | [8] |
| 2016 | Cosita Divina | Best Jazz Album | Nominated | [8] |
Mo Awards
editThe Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the Mo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016.[9]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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| 2004 | Emma Pask | Jazz Vocal Performer of the Year | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Golden year for Kirrawee High School". September 2016.
- ^ "The Bands: Standard Line Ups: James Morrison Solo (30mins)". Jamesmorrison.com. Archived from the original on 20 August 2006. Retrieved 13 December 2006.
- ^ Veerhuis, Jennifer (16 October 2015). ""At home with jazz singer Emma Pask and all the little things she loves"". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ Jennifer Veerhuis (16 October 2015). "At home with jazz singer Emma Pask and all the little things she loves". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Discography Emma Park". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "It's Beginning to Look a Like Christmas". auspOp. November 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "Cosita Divina on Apple Music". Apple Music. September 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ a b "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best Jazz Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "MO Award Winners". Mo Awards. Retrieved 16 March 2022.