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(1932 – 1986)
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… read more
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| 1 | Play on youtube | Essence of Sapphire |
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| 2 | Play on youtube | Soul Vibrations |
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| 3 | Play on youtube | Come Live With Me |
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| 4 | Play on youtube | Nabu Corfa |
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| 5 | Play on youtube | Action Line |
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| 6 | Afro-Harping |
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| 7 | Play on youtube | Little Sunflower |
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| 8 | Invitation |
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| 9 | Play on youtube | Lonely Girl |
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| 10 | Play on youtube | Why Did You Leave Me? |
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