Emma Pask

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Emma Pask
Emma Pask in May 2013.jpg
Background information
BornSydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Vocalist, actor
InstrumentsVoice
Years active1994–present
LabelsMorrison Records, Rajon Music Group
Websiteemmapask.com

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.

Early life[]

Pask 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.[3] 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.[3][4]

Personal life[]

She is married to Rodrigo Ocaño Da Silva, who is from Uruguay, and together they live in Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia.[5]

Emma enjoys ocean swimming off Bondi Beach with the Bondi Icebergs.

Discography[]

Albums[]

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[6]
Emma
  • Release date: 1999
  • Label: Morrison Records (0927477282)
  • Formats: CD
 —
This Madness Called Love
  • Release date: 2002
  • Label: Morrison Records (MOR012)
  • Formats: CD
 —
Accentuate The Positive
(with Mark Rivett and The John Morrison Big Band)
  • Release date: 2003
  • Label: Rajon Music Group (CDRTV0107)
  • Formats: CD
 —
Some Other Spring
  • Release date: 2010
  • Label: Emma Pask (EP001)
  • Formats: CD, DD
 32
Seasons of My Heart
  • Release date: 22 November 2013[7]
  • Label: Mercury (3757923)
  • Formats: CD, DD
 —
Cosita Divina
  • Release date: September 2015[8]
  • Label: Emma Pask
  • Formats: DD
 —

Charting singles[]

Title Year Peak chart positions
AUS
[6]
"Mas que Nada" 2013 15

Awards and nominations[]

ARIA Music Awards[]

The 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.
2014 Season of My Heart ARIA Award for Best Jazz Album Nominated [9]
2016 Cosita Divina ARIA Award for Best Jazz Album Nominated [9]

References[]

  1. ^ "Golden year for Kirrawee High School". September 2016.
  2. ^ "The Bands: Standard Line Ups: James Morrison Solo (30mins)". Jamesmorrison.com. Archived from the original on 20 August 2006. Retrieved 13 December 2006.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b http://www.emmapask.com About Emma
  4. ^ http://www.nida.unsw.edu.au/short_courses/open/parttime/Young_Actors_Studio
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Discography Emma Park". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  7. ^ "It's Beginning to Look a Like Christmas". auspOp. November 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Cosita Divina (DD)". Apple Music. September 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best Jazz Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 8 September 2021.

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