|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
1944 DownBeat Readers Poll Back to Index Swing Band: Duke Ellington Sweet Band: Charlie Spivak Small Combination: King Cole Trio Vocal Group: Pied Pipers Favorite Soloist: Benny Goodman King of Corn: Spike Jones Alto Saxophone: Johnny Hodges Tenor Saxophone: Lester Young Baritone Saxophone: Harry Carney Trumpet: Ziggy Elman Trombone: J.C. Higginbotham Clarinet: Pee Wee Russell Drums: Buddy Rich Bass: Bob Haggart Guitar: Allan Reuss Piano: Mel Powell Arranger: Sy Oliver Male Singer (Not Band): Bing Crosby Girl Singer (Not Band): Dinah Shore Male Singer (With Band): Bob Eberly Girl Singer (With Band): Anita O'Day |