Jazz Articles about Carol Akerson

Carol Akerson: Duke Is the 1

by Dave Nathan
July 1, 2000

Duke Ellington's centennial has spurred the release of numerous tribute albums paying homage to him and to Billy Strayhorn and Duke Is the 1 is one of the better efforts. In addition to some of the more famous Ellington compositions, there are good performances of some not too regularly heard material which makes for a more attractive session. Akerson's compositional techniques are represented by a couple of her tunes, including the title tune, and the album's coda is a tribute ...