About Shelley Scown
Shelley Scown was an Australian singer and jazz musician.
Shelley Scown is an Australian singer, musician and educator who has contributed widely to the Australian and Indigenous music industry.
Biography Scown is probably best known for her 1997 Jazz album, Angel with Paul Grabowsky Trio. She collaborated with other respected Australian musicians, such as Paul Grabowsky, Bernie McGann, The Groovematics and Kate Ceberano. The album was nominated for an ARIA music award in 1998, but lost to The Future of Today by Chaplin, Tinkler, Rex, & Lamble.
As well as working on stage, Scown has also worked in film. Her credits include: Turn It Up (1991) (an unscreened television series pilot co-starring Marg Downey, Lisa McCune and Glenn Robbins; she appeared as a character called Carsonette), Lucky Break (1994) (with Gia Carides and Anthony LaPaglia; she played a lounge singer at a resort) and as a member of the music department where she was a lead vocalist in Noah's Ark (1999).
Discography Albums Title Details Peak chart positionsAUSAngel (with The Paul Grabowsky Trio)Released: 1997 Label: ORIGiN (OR 025) —
Awards and nominations ARIA Awards The ARIA Music Awards are annual awards, which recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
Mo Awards The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the Mo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. Shelley Scown won one award in that time. and the Comedy Star of The Year award. (wins only) 1997 Shelley Scown Jazz Vocal Performer of the Year
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Who was Shelley Scown?
Australian singer
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Shelley Scown was a singer and jazz musician.
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Shelley Scown was Australian.
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