1986 DownBeat Critics Poll Back to Index
by DownBeat Critics
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8/31/1986
Hall of Fame: Gil Evans
Jazz Album of the Year: James Newton, The African Flower (Blue Note)
Big Band: Count Basie
Acoustic Jazz Group: Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers
Electric Jazz Group: Miles Davis
Alto Saxophone: Ornette Coleman
Tenor Saxophone: Sonny Rollins
Baritone Saxophone: Pepper Adams
Soprano Saxophone: Steve Lacy
Trumpet: Lester Bowie
Trombone: Jimmy Knepper
Clarinet: John Carter
Flute: James Newton
Drums: Max Roach
Percussion: Nana Vasconcelos
Vibes: Milt Jackson
Acoustic Bass: Charlie Haden
Electric Bass: Steve Swallow
Guitar: John Scofield
Piano: Cecil Taylor
Organ: Jimmy Smith
Electric Keyboard: Chick Corea
Miscellaneous Instrument: Toots Thielemans-Harmonica
Arranger: Gil Evans
Composer: Carla Bley
Record Label: Black Saint/Soul Note
Male vocalist: Joe Williams
Female Vocalist: Sarah Vaughan
Blues Artist: Ray Charles
Beyond Artist: Stevie Wonder
Violin: Stephane Grappelli
Producer: Michael Cuscuna
Reissue Of The Year: Charles Mingus, The Complete Candid Recordings (Mosaic); Complete Ben Webster On EmArcy (EmArcy/Polygram)
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