From the media release
The 2013 Australian Jazz Bell Awards are pleased to announce this year’s nominations with winners to be announced at a glittering ceremony at the beautiful Regent Theatre Ballroom, Melbourne on Thursday May 2.
This year is the 11th Jazz Bell Awards and one of great significance. Graeme Bell, who the awards are named after, passed away in 2012 and the night will feature a special tribute to this most respected and talented Jazz musician.
Featuring some of the brightest talent in the Australian Jazz Scene, the nominees for 2013 Australian Jazz Bell Awards are:
In the category of Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album the final nominees are:
Chris McNulty – The Song That Sings You Here (read our interview with Chris from last year)
Gian Slater/Jamie Oehlers – The Differences
Michelle Nicolle Quartet – Mancini
In the Category of Most Original Australian Jazz Album the final nominees are:
Barney McAll – Graft (read our interview with Barney)
Yitzhak Yedid- Arabic Violin Bass Piano Trio
Marc Hannaford- Sarcophile (read reviews / interviews about Sarcophile)
In the category of Best Australian Contemporary Jazz Album, the final nominees are:
Jamie Oehlers Quartet Feat. Ari Hoenig – Smoke And Mirrors
Stephen Magnusson – Magnet
Bernie McGann – Wending
In the category of Best Australian Traditional Jazz Album the final nominees are:
Flap! – A Great Day For The Race
Shirazz – Enjoy Responsibly
Zohar’s Nigun – The Four Questions
In the category of Best Australian Jazz Song of the Year the final nominees are:
Barney McAll –Nostalgia For The Present
David Ades – Joe The Kid (read an interview with Dave Ades)
Mace Francis – Land Speed Record (read a review of the CD)
In the category of Best Australian Jazz Ensemble the final nominees are:
David Ades – A Glorious Uncertainty
Jamie Oehlers Quartet Feat. Ari Hoenig – Smoke And Mirrors
Murphy’s Law – Big Creatures & Little Creatures (Read an interview and a review)
In the category of Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year the final nominees are:
Steve Barry – Steve Barry (read a review of Steve Barry’s recent CD Steve Barry)
Callum G’Froerer – City Speaks
Samuel Pankhurst – Sarcophile
The winner of the Graeme Bell Hall of Fame – in recognition of an outstanding career – will be announced on the night.
The 2013 judging panel, made up of experts in their field, are from Australia and overseas. The panel comprises Adrian Jackson, Albert Dadon, Gerry Koster, Laurence Donohue-Greene, Martin Jackson, Michael Tortoni, John McBeath and Rob Burke.
The annual awards are a great opportunity for all artists to be recognised in the vibrant Australian Jazz scene for achievements across all categories of jazz.
Links
Bell Awards website – www.bellawards.org
