Most modern clarinet bodies are made out of African blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon). There are actually many different trees in the African blackwood genus, such as black cocus, Mozambique ebony, grenadilla, and East African ebony. It is this heavy, dark wood that gives clarinets their characteristic color.
Paul Ackerman. Paul Ackerman (February 18, 1908 â December 31, 1977) was an influential music journalist. Ackerman was born in New York, New York. From 1943 to 1973 he was the music editor of Billboard magazine. He wrote the liner notes to Harry Belafonte's 1958 album of folk ballads, Love is a Gentle Thing.
Page Content. âFree legal services for low-income elderly. Paul Ackerman is co-chair of Exelon's pro bono committee and leads the legal department's pro bono activities in Baltimore. With Paul's help, Exelon and McGuireWoods LLP have provided free legal services to low-income elderly by traveling to senior centers in Baltimore City.