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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 |