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1972 DownBeat Readers Poll Back to Index Hall of Fame: Gene Krupa Jazzman of the Year: Ornette Coleman Record of the Year: Mahavishnu Orchestra, Inner Mountain Flame Pop Musician of the Year: Frank Zappa Pop Album of the Year: Mahavishnu Orchestra, Inner Mountain Flame Big Band: Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Combo: Weather Report Alto Saxophone: Ornette Coleman Tenor Saxophone: Sonny Rollins 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: John McLaughlin Piano: Oscar Peterson 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: Mahavishnu Orchestra |