1952 DownBeat Readers Poll Back to Index
by DownBeat Readers
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12/31/1952
Hall of Fame: Louis Armstrong
Best Band: Stan Kenton
Combo-Instrumental: George Shearing
Combo-Vocal: Mills Brothers
Favorite Soloist: Charlie Parker
Alto Saxophone: Charlie Parker
Tenor Saxophone: Stan Getz
Baritone Saxophone: Harry Carney
Trumpet: Maynard Ferguson
Trombone: Bill Harris
Clarinet: Buddy DeFranco
Drums: Gene Krupa
Vibes: Terry Gibbs
Bass: Eddie Safranski
Guitar: Les Paul
Piano: Oscar Peterson
Miscellaneous Instrument: Art Van Damme-Accordion
Arranger: Ralph Burns
Male Singer (Not Band): Billy Eckstine
Girl Singer (Not Band): Sarah Vaughan
Male Singer (With Band): Tommy Mercer
Girl Singer (With Band): Lucy Ann Polk
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