Emma Pask Explained

Emma Pask
Background:solo_singer
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Genre:Jazz
Occupation:Vocalist, actor
Instrument:Voice
Years Active:1994 - present
Label:Morrison, Rajon Music Group
Website:Official site

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. 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

She is married to Rodrigo Ocaño Da Silva, who is from Uruguay, and they live in Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia.[4]

Discography

Albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
Emma
  • Release date: 1999
  • Label: Morrison
  • Formats: CD
This Madness Called Love
  • Release date: 2002
  • Label: Morrison
  • Formats: CD
Accentuate the Positive
(with Mark Rivett and The John Morrison Big Band)
  • Release date: 2003
  • Label: Rajon Music Group
  • Formats: CD
Some Other Spring
  • Release date: 2010
  • Label: Emma Pask
  • Formats: CD, DD
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Seasons of My Heart
  • Release date: 22 November 2013[5]
  • Label: Mercury
  • Formats: CD, DD
Cosita Divina
  • Release date: September 2015[6]
  • Label: Emma Pask
  • Formats: DD
On the Sunny Side of the Street
  • Scheduled: 15 October 2021
  • Label: Emma Pask
  • Formats: DD, streaming

Charting singles

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.

! |-| 2014| Season of My Heart| Best Jazz Album| |[8] |-| 2016| Cosita Divina| Best Jazz Album| |[8] |-|}

Mo Awards

The 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] (wins only)|-| 2004| Emma Pask| Jazz Vocal Performer of the Year | |-

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Golden year for Kirrawee High School. September 2016.
  2. Web site: The Bands: Standard Line Ups: James Morrison Solo (30mins) . Jamesmorrison.com . 13 December 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060820083844/http://www.jamesmorrison.com/thebands.htm . 20 August 2006 . dead .
  3. News: Veerhuis . Jennifer . "At home with jazz singer Emma Pask and all the little things she loves" . The Daily Telegraph . 16 October 2015 .
  4. News: Jennifer Veerhuis . 2015-10-16 . At home with jazz singer Emma Pask and all the little things she loves . The Daily Telegraph . 2021-04-12.
  5. Web site: It's Beginning to Look a Like Christmas. auspOp. November 2013. 8 September 2021.
  6. Web site: Cosita Divina on Apple Music. Apple Music. September 2015. 8 September 2021.
  7. Web site: Discography Emma Park . Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien . 8 September 2021.
  8. Web site: ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best Jazz Album . Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) . 8 September 2021.
  9. Web site: MO Award Winners. Mo Awards. 16 March 2022.