congratulations to all 10 entries, you have done a wonderful job. It is very interesting to see those different ideas based on the same playback.

Allthough I have to admit that I liked most of the entries and it is hard to decide which one is "the best", my vote goes to James Brinkhoff (#2) for nice voicing and cool timing.

Frank

If you have not voted for your favourite entry yet, do it now, it is not too late.

My vote goes to #4, Ron Eddo
Good luck to everyone! and good job, all!

Hans Holema

I vote for #2 James Brinkhoff.

And my thanks to all of you who voted for, or had a kind word for my entry.

I'm glad you found something to like in it.

Ron Eddo

Enjoyed all others, especially Ron_Eddo - cool triplet runs caught my ear, Hans_Holema with the sweet sounds and poppy melodies, and Peter_Hall_Korba keeping me on the edge of the seat with no idea what was coming next.

Thanks all

My favorite is No #3 by Dado Dzihan

All entries are worthy...but...

I vote for #3 by Dado Dzihan.

The background music, while jazzy, also has elements suggesting experimentation and I think #3 best used these hints, being also the only one to add a piano intro and so taking charge of the piece, rather than stay restricted to the more timid harmonic commenting I find in other entries.

This entry also reverted to jazz when necessary and to a more straight rythmic feel when called upon. Nice use of the resonant harp effect, I thought.

#2 and #4 where the best "jazz only" entries to my ear with #4 displaying the best playing technique and best integration with the background and #2 finding interesting harmonies.

Congratulations to all!

Ditto !  No need to repeat.  But Dzihan's da man.

my vote goes to No: 2 James Brinkhoff.

Dado
ps...thanks Gilles. Appreciate your comment.