Australian Jazz Bell Awards Winners Announced

The 13th Annual Jazz Bell Awards took place tonight at Melbourne's Regent Theatre to celebrate a myriad of bright and talented jazz musicians and Daniel Susnjar, among others, have come out joyous winners.

Hosted by television presenter and journalist Helen Kapalos, the winner of each category found themselves clutching $5,000 and the prestige of being awarded as an outstanding Australian jazz musician.

See the complete list of winners below.

Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album

Sarah McKenzie — We Could Be Lovers

Best Australian Modern Jazz Album

Daniel Susnjar — Su Su Nje

Best Australian Contemporary 'Avant-garde' Jazz Album

Monash Art Ensemble: George — Hexis

Best Australian Traditional Jazz Album

James Morrison — A-Z Of Jazz

Best Australian Jazz Song Of The Year

Daniel Susnjar — Forte Pulse Torte

Best Australian Jazz Ensemble

Mike Nock Octet — Suite Sima

Young Australian Jazz Artist Of The Year

James Mustafa Jazz Orchestra — The Last Sanctuary