DownBeat Magazine Archives: Stories: Down Beat Readers Poll

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