DownBeat Magazine Archives: Stories: Down Beat Readers Poll

1971 DownBeat Readers Poll   Back to Index
Hall of Fame: Charles Mingus
Jazzman of the Year: Miles Davis
Record of the Year: Weather Report, Weather Report
Pop Musician of the Year: Frank Zappa
Pop Album of the Year: Chase, Chase
Big Band: Duke Ellington
Jazz Combo: Miles Davis
Alto Saxophone: Cannonball Adderley
Tenor Saxophone: Stan Getz
Baritone Saxophone: Gerry Mulligan
Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter
Trumpet: Miles Davis
Trombone: J.J. Johnson
Clarinet: Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Flute: Hubert Laws
Drums: Buddy Rich
Vibraharp: Gary Burton
Violin: Jean-Luc Ponty
Bass: Richard Davis
Guitar: Kenny Burrell
Piano: Herbie Hancock
Organ: Jimmy Smith
Miscellaneous Instrument: Rahsaan Roland Kirk-Manzello & Stritch
Arranger: Quincy Jones
Composer: Duke Ellington
Male Vocalist: Leon Thomas
Female Vocalist: Roberta Flack
Rock/Pop/Blues Group: Blood, Sweat & Tears