Dorothy Ashby
The Rubáiyát Of Dorothy Ashby (LP) [ Verve / LP - released 12/May/2023 ] Released on the Cadet label in 1970, this album's wondrous mix of spiritual and funky jazz and unique instrumentation defy categorization. Harpist Ashby adds the koto, a 13-stringed Japanese instrument to her arsenal, and her long-time arranger... |
Dorothy Ashby
Dorothy's Harp (LP) [ Music On Vinyl / LP - released 7/Dec/2017 ] Dorothy Ashby was an American jazz harpist, one of the very few who used her instrument to play credible jazz and bebop. First studying as a pianist at Wayne State University and later, in 1952, switching to harp. She recorded eleven albums for... |
Dorothy Ashby
Four Classic Albums Plus (Jazz Harpist / Hip Harp / In A Minor Groove / Dorothy Ashby) [ Avid / 2 CD - released 17/Nov/2014 ] Dorothy Ashby was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1932 and began playing the piano at age eleven. She began taking an interest in the harp while at High School and later at University she was the harp accompanist to the choir and played harp with a... |