The Idea of North

For the audio documentary by Glenn Gould, see Solitude Trilogy.
The Idea of North

In concert at Chapel off Chapel, Melbourne, 2008
Background information
Origin Australia
Genres A cappella
Jazz
Years active 1993–present
Labels Magnetic Records
ABC Jazz
Website idea.com.au
Members Sally Cameron
Naomi Crellin
Nick Begbie
Andrew Piper
Past members Joy Hague
Megan Corson
Trish Delaney-Brown

The Idea of North are an Australian a cappella vocal ensemble. Founded in Canberra in 1993,[1] the group's name is taken from radio broadcasts of pianist Glenn Gould.[2]

The group are generally referred to as a jazz quartet,[3][4] but sing a wide variety of styles including jazz, pop, R&B, classical, folk, soul and gospel.[5][6]

Australian jazz musician James Morrison referred to the Idea of North as "the best contemporary a cappella group in the country".[7] Morrison and the Idea of North collaborated with Gina Jeffreys on "Blue Christmas" and it is included on Jeffreys' 1999 album, Christmas Wish. In 2005 the group were awarded the awards for best jazz album and best jazz song in the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards.[8]

In 2010, the Idea of North won the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) award for best jazz album for their sixth studio album, Feels Like Spring (in collaboration with James Morrison).

In 2011, the Idea of North were nominated for the ARIA award for best jazz album for their eighth album, Extraordinary Tale.

In 2013, The tdea of North won the ARIA award for best jazz album for their ninth studio album, Smile.

Japanese vocal percussionist Kaichiro Kitamura is currently touring with them as their session vocal percussionist and was featured in three songs on their recent album "Ballads". [9]

Members

Current

Touring and Session

Former

Discography

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Hall, Loretta (27 July 2007), "Magnetic North", Herald Sun
  2. ↑ Banks, Ron (14 June 2004), "Evidence of a distinctive Idea", The West Australian
  3. ↑ Derdeyn, Stuart (5 August 2010), "In need of a name, but smart to peel off Banana Four", Vancouver Province
  4. ↑ "US May Hear Idea Of North", Illawarra Mercury, 3 July 1998
  5. ↑ "Makes me wanna sing", Canberra Times, 24 March 2009
  6. ↑ "Quartet returns home", The Chronicle (Canberra), 24 March 2009
  7. ↑ "Makes me wanna sing", Canberra Times, 24 March 2009
  8. ↑ Eriksson, Boel (17 December 2008), "Jazz vocals define Idea of North", Northern District Times
  9. ↑ http://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/2016/05/28/groove-sessions/
  10. ↑ "Adelaide Fringe 2013 Award Winners". Adelaide Fringe. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
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