Duke is the 1 - A Tribute to Duke Ellington Featuring Carol Akerson

Duke is the 1 - A Tribute to Duke Ellington Featuring Carol Akerson

Track Listings

1. Duke is the 1

2. Bli-Blip

3. Just Squeeze Me

4. Take the "A" Train

5. Mood Indigo

6. Gypsy Without a Song

7. I Like the Sunrise

8. At Dawn

9. I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues

10. I'm Checking Out, Go'om Bye

11. Paris Blues

12. Sophisticated Lady

13. Chelsea Bridge

14. Johnny

15. I Never Felt This Way Before

16. I Didn't Know About You

17. In a Sentimental Mood

18. The Duke

Editorial Reviews
Bob Blumenthal, Boston Globe Correspondent
"This is one of the tallest trees in the recent forest of Ellington tributes."

Product Description
A collaborative tribute with all-star Boston jazz musicians. Carol pays homage to Duke Ellington, one of her most profound musical influences. Hear an unusual variety of vocal interpretations and arrangements that sound fresh while honoring the music's historical roots. Carol and her phenomenal musicians (Bob Winter-piano, John Lockwood-bass, Jim Gwin-drums, Jon Wheatley-guitar and co-arranger, Herb Pomeroy-trumpet and Mike Monaghan-tenor and soprano saxophones, clarinet) explore an exciting range of improvisation, instrumentation, moods, styles, textures, and timbres.

Duke is the 1 - A Tribute to Duke Ellington Featuring Carol Akerson

Duke is the 1 - A Tribute to Duke Ellington Featuring Carol Akerson,Carol Akerson

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