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1976 DownBeat Readers Poll Back to Index Hall of Fame: Woody Herman Jazz Artist of the Year: McCoy Tyner Jazz Album of the Year: Weather Report, Black Market Beyond Album of the Year: Jeff Beck, Wired Big Jazz Band: Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Acoustic Jazz Group: Weather Report Alto Saxophone: Phil Woods Tenor Saxophone: Sonny Rollins Baritone Saxophone: Gerry Mulligan Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter Trumpet: Freddie Hubbard Trombone: Bill Watrous Clarinet: Benny Goodman Flute: Hubert Laws Drums: Billy Cobham Percussion: Airto Moreira Vibes: Gary Burton Violin: Jean-Luc Ponty Bass: Ron Carter Electric Bass: Stanley Clarke Guitar: George Benson Piano: McCoy Tyner Organ: Jimmy Smith Electric Keyboard: Chick Corea Miscellaneous Instrument: Rahsaan Roland Kirk-Manzello & Stritch Arranger: Gil Evans Composer: Chick Corea Male Vocalist: Mel Torme Female Vocalist: Flora Purim Rock/Blues Artist: Jeff Beck Beyond Group: Earth, Wind & Fire |