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1965 DownBeat Readers Poll Back to Index Hall of Fame: John Coltrane Jazzman of the Year: John Coltrane Record of the Year: John Coltrane, A Love Supreme Big Band-Dance: Count Basie Big Band-Jazz: Duke Ellington Combo-Instrumental: Dave Brubeck Vocal Group: Double Six of Paris Alto Saxophone: Paul Desmond Tenor Saxophone: John Coltrane Baritone Saxophone: Gerry Mulligan Trumpet: Miles Davis Trombone: J.J. Johnson Clarinet: Jimmy Giuffre Flute: Herbie Mann Drums: Elvin Jones Vibraharp: Milt Jackson Bass: Charles Mingus Guitar: Jim Hall Piano: Oscar Peterson Organ: Jimmy Smith Miscellaneous Instrument: Roland Kirk-Manzello & Stritch Arranger: Gil Evans Composer: Duke Ellington Male Vocalist: Frank Sinatra Female Vocalist: Ella Fitzgerald |