Jazz music originated in the late 19th century in New Orleans, where the African American identity was coming into its own.

This excerpt from Swanston St Shamble is among the first jazz recording of Graeme Bell’s Dixieland Band, from a session in January 1944.

Summary by Ian Gilmour

This excerpt from Two Day Jag is among the first jazz recording of Graeme Bell’s Dixieland Band, from a session in January 1944.

Summary by Ian Gilmour

The NFSA mourns the loss of Australian jazz legend Graeme Bell, who passed away on 13 June 2012 at the age of 97.