Emma Pask (born 1977) is an Australian jazz vocalist. She is best known for her work with

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and her continuing collaboration with noted Australian

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James Morrison.

Early life

Pask grew up in the

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of Sydney in the suburb of Como. She attended Como Public School and

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. While singing with her high school band at 14, Pask was discovered by Morrison at a school performance in 1994 at 16.http://www.emmapask.com ''About Emma'' 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

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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.

Personal life

She is married to Rodrigo Ocaño Da Silva, who is from Uruguay, and together they live in Bondi Beach, NSW, Australia. Pask enjoys ocean swimming off Bondi Beach with the Bondi Icebergs.

Discography

Albums

Charting singles

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The

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is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of

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Mo Awards

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), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. (wins only) , - , 2004 , Emma Pask , Jazz Vocal Performer of the Year , , -

References

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pask, Emma 1977 births Living people Australian jazz singers Singers from Sydney 21st-century Australian singers 21st-century Australian women singers