The Idea Of North


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Australian a cappella quartet.
The group first formed in winter 1993 when four friends studying at the Jazz Campus of [l30449] started singing together for fun. For the first two years they were known as the quartet. In 1997 they decided to record some of the songs they had learnt. The group's name is taken from radio broadcasts of pianist Glenn Gould. Due to the success of the first album they start performing professionally. In 2010, they won the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) award for best jazz album for their sixth studio album, Feels Like Spring, and in 2013, they won the ARIA award for best jazz album for their ninth studio album, Smile.
In 2003 they won the prestigious 'Harmony Sweepstakes' Open A Cappella Competition in the US, including awards for 'Audience Favourite' and 'Best Original Arrangement'. In addition they won four times an award of the 2011 Contemporary A Cappella Society of America (CASA): 2005 for Best Jazz Song (Rachel) and for Best Jazz Album (Evidence), 2010 and 2011 for Favourtie Oceanic Group.
The group commenced with Trish Delaney-Brown on soprano vocals, Megan Corson on alto, Nick Begbie on tenor and Andrew Piper on bass and vocal percussion. In early 2002 Naomi Crellin replaced Megan Corson on alto vocals. In 2008 Sally Cameron replaced Trish Delaney-Brown on soprano vocals. Between 2011-2012 Naomi Crellin was replacy by Joy Hague for a short break. In Feb 2017 the band announced, that Andrew Piper and Sally Cameron have decided to move on to pursue other personal goals and interests.

ALBUMS


APPEARANCES +


Various
The Elena Kats Chernin Collection
2017, CD, Comp, ABC Classics
Various
The Christmas Collection - All The Music You'll Need This Christmas
2014, 3xCD, Album, Comp, ABC Classics, ,
Classical/Vocal/Holiday
Lalá*
Thank You For The Music
2009, CD, Album, I:LÁ:I
James Morrison
Gospel Collection
2005, CD, Morrison Records (2)
Kokopelli Choir
Believe
2001, CD, Album, Not On Label, ,
African
Various
Abc Jazz 100 - Selected Highlights
2020, 2xCD, Album, Comp, ABC Jazz, ,
Vocal/Smooth Jazz
Various
Aussie Christmas
2019, 20xFile, MP3, Album, Comp, UMG Recordings, Inc., ,
Holiday
Various
The Gift Of Song
2015, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Classics, ,
Vocal
Various
Get Vocal. The Best Of Contemporary Australian A Cappella 2015
2015, CD, Album, Comp, Vocal Australia
Various
The Ultimate Driving Collection
2015, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Music,
Various
Night Ride - Smooth Evening Jazz
2015, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Jazz,
The House Jacks
Pollen
2014, CD, Album, HJ Productions
Various
Voices Only Forte III
2014, File, MP3, Album, Comp, Voices Only A Cappella, ,
Vocal
Various
Like A Woman
2014, CD, Comp, ABC Music,
Various
Autumn Leaves: Mellow Jazz Favourites
2014, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Jazz,
Various
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
2014, CD, Comp, ABC Music, ,
Holiday
Various
You Raise Me Up
2013, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Classics
Various
Everybody Wants To Rule The World. Smooth Jazz Versions Of Pop Classics
2013, 2xCD, Comp, ABC Jazz
Various
Hope - Songs Of Faith And Inspiration
2012, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Music, ,
Ballad
Various
Shower Songs. As Heard On Classic Breakfast With Emma Ayres
2012, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Classics,
Various
Get Vocal. The Best Of Contemporary Australian A Cappella 2012
2012, CD, Album, Comp, Vocal Australia, A Cappella Records, ,
Vocal
Various
Voices Only Forte
2012, 19xFile, MP3, Comp, 320, Voices Only A Cappella
Various
Baby It's Cold Outside 3: More Smooth Jazz For A Cozy Evening
2012, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Music,
Various
The Way You Look Tonight: Bewitching Jazz For A Magical Evening
2011, 2xCD, Album, Comp, ABC Music
Various
Dad Likes Jazz
2011, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Music
Various
Harmony Sweepstakes National A Cappella Festival 25th Anniversary: Celebrating A Quarter Century Of Vocal Excellence
2010, CD, Album, Comp, Primarily A Cappella, ,
Vocal
Various
Fly Me To The Moon: Dreamy Jazz For An Intimate Evening
2010, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Music,
Various
IGA Lord Mayor's Carols In The City - Christmas with the Stars
2010, CD, Comp, Smplr, Car, Not On Label
Various
Baby It's Cold Outside: Smooth Jazz For A Cozy Evening
2009, 2xCD, Comp, ABC Music, ,
Vocal/Smooth Jazz
Various
Some Like It Hot: Cool Jazz For A Seductive Evening
2009, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Music
Various
Amazing Voice 2007
2007, CD, Album, Comp, Primarily A Cappella
Various
What's New In Praise And Worship 2007
2007, CD, Album, K I Entertainment
Various
Bills's Music
2006, CD, Album, Comp, Universal,
Gina Jeffreys
Walks Of Life
2006, 2xCD, Album, Comp, Ocean Road Music
Various
Jazz Without Borders
2005, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Jazz
Various
Restoration
2005, CD, Album, Comp, Not On Label
Various
Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival: 2004 National Finals. 20th Anniversary Concert
2004, CD, Album, Comp, Primarily A Cappella
Various
Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival 2003 National Finals
2003, CD, Album, Comp, Primarily A Cappella
Various
A Real Aussie Christmas
2003, CD, Comp, The Smith Family
Various
Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards 2002
2002, CD, Album, Comp, Contemporary A Cappella Society, ,
Vocal
Various
Merry Christmas
1999, CD, EP, Promo, Morrison Records (2)
Various
The Boîte Winter Festival 1999
1999, CD, Album, Comp, The Boîte, ,
Vocal/Folk
Gina Jeffreys
Christmas Wish
1999
Various
Melbourne Praise: Melbourne Concert Hall 8th Annual Concert 1998
1998, CD, Album, Comp, Not On Label,
Various
IGA Lord Mayor's Carols In The City - Celebrate Christmas (Peace Love Joy)
CD, Comp, Smplr, Hammered Silver