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1951 DownBeat Readers Poll Back to Index Best Band: Stan Kenton Combo-Instrumental: George Shearing Combo-Vocal: Mills Brothers King of Corn: Spike Jones Alto Saxophone: Charlie Parker Tenor Saxophone: Stan Getz Baritone Saxophone: Serge Chaloff Trumpet: Maynard Ferguson Trombone: Bill Harris Clarinet: Buddy DeFranco Drums: Shelly Manne Bass: Eddie Safranski Guitar: Les Paul Piano: Oscar Peterson Miscellaneous Instrument: Terry Gibbs-Vibes Arranger: Pete Rugolo Male Singer (Not Band): Billy Eckstine Girl Singer (Not Band): Sarah Vaughan Male Singer (With Band): Jay Johnson Girl Singer (With Band): Lucy Ann Polk |