The Idea of North

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

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• Current
• Touring and Session
• Former
• Discography
• Awards
• Songs
• References

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

Australian jazz musician James Morrison referred to the Idea of North as "the best contemporary a cappella group in the country". 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.

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".