SOUNDSTAGE: DOWNBEAT JAZZ: THE 1976 DOWNBEAT READER'S POLL AWARDS

In 1976, award winners of DownBeat magazine's annual reader's poll assembled to present a concert in Chicago, the city in which the publication was founded and based.

The performances were broadcast on TV Channel 13 and feature some of the top jazz stars of the mid-1970s, including George Benson, Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea and Gary Burton. (00:58:29)

TRACKS

1. Intro
2. Band introductions - Billie's Bounce
3. Stanley Clarke: Lopsy Lu
4. Announcer
5. George Benson: Breezin'
6. George Benson: Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)
7. Announcer
8. Sonny Fortune: Invitation
9. Announcer
10. Bill Watrous: Nancy (With The Laughing Face)
11. Thad Jones: Autumn Leaves
12. Announcer
13. Chick Corea & Gary Burton: Falling Grace
14. Announcer
15. Ensemble: All Blues
16. Station Interruption
17. Trio: Our Love Is Here to Stay

Featuring
George Benson - Electric Guitar
Gary Burton - Vibes
Ron Carter - Acoustic Bass
Stanley Clarke - Acoustic And Electric Bass
Billy Cobham - Drums
Chick Corea - Keyboards
Sonny Fortune - Saxophones
Thad Jones - Trumpet
Jean Luc Ponty - Violin