Mark Isaacs (born 22 June 1958) is an Australian classical and jazz composer and pianist.[1] He has been nominated for ARIA Awards for Best Jazz Album in 2007 (Mark Isaacs – Resurgence) and in 2009 (Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band – Tell It Like It Is). He has composed over 100 works for the concert hall including three symphonies, recorded and toured internationally as a jazz pianist collaborating with major international figures, recorded and performed as a classical pianist, and conducted orchestras. He has also composed and conducted music for film, television and the theatre.[2]
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Born | (1958-06-22) 22 June 1958 (age 64) London, England |
Genres | Classical Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Composer, pianist, conductor |
Website | www |
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Originals |
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Preludes |
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Encounters (with Dave Holland & Roy Haynes) |
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For Sure |
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Fire |
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Air |
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Water |
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Earth |
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The Elements |
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Elders Suite (with Kenny Wheeler) |
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On Reflection |
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Closer |
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Keeping the Standards (with Jay Anderson & Adam Nussbaum) |
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Visions |
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Resurgence (with Vinnie Colaiuta, Bob Sheppard, Jay Anderson, Steve Tavaglione & James Muller) |
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Tell It Like It Is (as Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band) |
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Aurora (as Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band) |
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The Wind in the Willows Hush Collection Volume 12 (with members of Goldner String Quartet, Australia Ensemble & Sydney Symphony; narration by Andrew Ford) |
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Children's Songs |
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Duende (as Resurgence) |
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Ulpirra Sonatines (with Melissa Doecke) |
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The Present (EP, with Loretta Palmeiro) |
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Robin Hood: The Film Music of Mark Isaacs Vol. 1 |
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Forgotten Fields |
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All Who Travel With Us (with Loretta Palmeiro) |
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Intimacies |
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Ravel: Ondine (single) |
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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2007 | Resurgence | Best Jazz Album | Nominated | [3] |
2009 | Tell It Like It Is (as Mark Isaacs Resurgence Band) | Nominated |
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National libraries | |
Other |
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