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.

The group are generally referred to as a jazz quartet, but sing a wide variety of styles including, but not limited to, 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". 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 seventh studio album, Feels Like Spring (in collaboration with James Morrison).

Members
The four members of the group are:
 * Soprano: Sally Cameron
 * Alto: Naomi Crellin
 * Tenor: Nick Begbie
 * Bass: Andrew Piper

In 2012, Joy Hague is alto while Naomi Crellin is on maternity leave. Meg Corson (alto) left the group between the production of The Sum Of Us and Here & Now and Naomi Crellin took her place. Trish Delaney-Brown left in early 2008 after being on maternity leave the previous year. Her stand-in, Sally Cameron, became a permanent member in her place.

Discography

 * The Idea of North (1997)
 * The Sum of Us (2001)
 * Here & Now (2003)
 * Evidence (2004)
 * The Gospel Project (2006)
 * Live at the Powerhouse (CD and DVD, 2007)
 * Feels Like Spring (CD With James Morrison, 2010)
 * Extraordinary Tale (2011)
 * This Christmas (November 2, 2012)

Awards
Won BankSA Best Music Award - The Adelaide Fringe 2013

2010 Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) award for best jazz album