Emma Pask
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.
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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 |
Early life
Pask grew up in the Sutherland Shire of Sydney and attended 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.
Discography
Solo releases
- Emma (1999)
- This Madness Called Love (2002)
- Accentuate the Positive with Mark Rivett (2003)
- Some Other Spring (2010) #32 AUS
- Season of My Heart (2013; Christmas album, Universal Music)
- Cosita Divina (2015; independent)
As vocalist for James Morrison
- Live at the Sydney Opera House with James Morrison and his Big Band (1996)
- Quartet (1998)
- Three Minds (1998)
- Gospel Collection Volume I with James Morrison (2005)
- Gospel Collection Volume II with James Morrison (2006)
- Christmas with James Morrison (2007)
References
- http://www.theleader.com.au/story/4113731/golden-year-for-kirrawee-high-school/
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 August 2006. Retrieved 13 December 2006.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://www.emmapask.com About Emma
- http://www.nida.unsw.edu.au/short_courses/open/parttime/Young_Actors_Studio
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