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There have been very few jazz harpists in history and Dorothy Ashby (1932 – 1986) was one of the greats. Somehow she was able to play credible bebop on her instrument. As a pianist she studied at Wayne State University, and in 1952 she switched to harp. Within two years, Ashby was gigging in jazz, and in 1956 she made her first recording as a leader. Between 1956-1970, she led ten albums for such labels as Savoy, Prestige, New Jazz, Argo, Jazzland, Atlantic, and Cadet, guested on many records, and was firmly established as a top studio and session player. She moved to the West Coast in the 1970s and was active up until her death.
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  • bennok

    A jazzy harpist ! I didn't know such thing existed.

    21 Nov 2012 Reply

  • MoonlitSea

    Pretty much I love all of her work.

    17 Sep 2012 Reply

  • emmakid

    AfroHarping is the only thing i want to listen to while high in the sky :3

    30 Jul 2012 Reply

  • Cat_007

    Amazing Ashby!

    15 Jul 2012 Reply

  • RussellChap

    Underwhelming.

    21 Jun 2012 Reply

  • ConscienceA

    swag

    25 Apr 2012 Reply

  • inphanta

    Oooh yes.

    17 Apr 2012 Reply

  • mixedresults

    Classy. As. Balls.

    18 Mar 2012 Reply

  • shya_man

    Afro-Harping gives me multiple eargasms. I'll have to get more of her stuff.

    15 Mar 2012 Reply

  • Blue_Key

    Very interesting artist. I'll give her a definite listen soon.

    16 Jan 2012 Reply

  • khz_

    Jazz + harp = LOVE.

    31 Oct 2011 Reply

  • TescoSwabs

    If angels played jazz, they would sound like Dorothy Ashby.

    5 Oct 2011 Reply

  • DestinationZooo

    I found some strange, unmarked songs on my itunes, and after some enjoyable searching, I found out it was "Dorothy's Harp". It is an amazing album, gives such a feeling of serenity, because it's sooooo smooth. This album is really amazing, I didn't know how I was lucky enough to have this downloaded for me.

    26 Sep 2011 Reply

  • zapatosgrandes

    Dorothy Ashby, head and shoulders above the rest.

    19 Sep 2011 Reply

  • FlibbleT

    I need mo' Dorothy, it's such a pleasure to listen too.

    12 Jul 2011 Reply

  • Baster_Jazzster

    oh Dorothy!

    28 Apr 2011 Reply

  • ashleyrobb

    i just got dortothy's harp/ the rubaiyat of dorthy ashby- -its way out

    14 Apr 2011 Reply

  • treehause

    So beautiful

    15 Feb 2011 Reply

  • aloha84111

    in an Ashby trance and wondering how I made is this far in life without having any idea who she is.. Funkier than Erykah Badu.. I dont want to sleep.. I just want to stay awake and listen for days!

    12 Feb 2011 Reply

  • seeepoe

    so great, and definitely ahead of its time

    3 Jan 2011 Reply
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