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
