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Jazz: 17 - 18 age range (shortlist)
Listen to the winning entries below.
Category shortlists
Listen to the winning entries.
Jazz (17 - 18)
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Winner: Danny Smith (18)
Sam's Song
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Lewis Daniel (17)
Brother Sebastian
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David Runciman (17)
Indecision
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Runner-up: Robert Busiakiewicz (18)
Frumpy Fools Around
Harry Bolt (17)
Bleach
David Sims (17)
Flitwick Steps
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Christopher Nash (18)
Frango
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A-list judges
The result of the online voting in the Jazz (17-18) category will carry the same weight as one of these star judges:
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| Julian Joseph Acclaimed pianist & composer |
Billy Cobham Legendary jazz drummer |
Django Bates Experimental jazz pioneer |
Gil Goldstein Renowned jazz pianist |
Turtle Island String Quartet Grammy winners |
Tim Garland Jazz Musician of the Year ‘06 |
Phil Woods Grammy-winning saxophonist |









