Emma Pask
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Emma Pask | |
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Background information | |
Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Vocalist, actor |
Instruments | Voice |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | Morrison Records, Rajon Music Group |
Website | emmapask.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 |
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AUS [6] | ||
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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Charting singles[]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
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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. |
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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[]
- ^ "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.
- ^ Jump up to: a b http://www.emmapask.com About Emma
- ^ http://www.nida.unsw.edu.au/short_courses/open/parttime/Young_Actors_Studio
- ^ 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.
- ^ Jump up to: 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 (DD)". Apple Music. September 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best Jazz Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 8 September 2021.
External links[]
- 1977 births
- Living people
- Australian jazz singers
- Singers from Sydney
- 21st-century Australian singers
- 21st-century Australian women singers