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1979 DownBeat Readers Poll Back to Index Hall of Fame: Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Artist of the Year: Charles Mingus Jazz Album of the Year: Joni Mitchell, Mingus Beyond Album of the Year: Steely Dan, Aja Big Band: Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Acoustic Jazz Group: Weather Report Alto Saxophone: Phil Woods Tenor Saxophone: Dexter Gordon Baritone Saxophone: Gerry Mulligan Soprano Saxophone: Wayne Shorter Trumpet: Dizzie Gillespie Trombone: Bill Watrous Clarinet: Anthony Braxton Flute: Hubert Laws Drums: Tony Williams Percussion: Airto Moreira Vibes: Gary Burton Acoustic Bass: Ron Carter Electric Bass: Jaco Pastorius Guitar: Joe Pass Piano: McCoy Tyner Organ: Jimmy Smith Electric Keyboard: Chick Corea Miscellaneous Instrument: Toots Thielemans-harmonica Arranger: Toshiko Akiyoshi Composer: Charles Mingus Male Vocalist: Al Jarreau Female Vocalist: Sarah Vaughan Blues Artist: B.B. King Beyond Group: Steely Dan |