Dorothy Ashby -Dorothy's Harp -MUSIC ON V LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX"
02. "CANTO DE OSSANHA"
03. "LOVE IS BLUE"
04. "REZA"
05. "THIS GIRL'S IN LOVE WITH YOU"
06. "TRUTH SPOKEN HERE"
07. "TORONADO"
08. "THE WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND"
09. "CAUSE I NEED IT"
10. "JUST HAD TO TELL SOM"

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180gr.

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The album â??Dorothy's Harpâ?? (1969) contains covers, two Brazilian styled compositions and two songs written by Dorothy Ashby herself, displaying her craft on the harp with some great bongo work. On the album she covered songs from Jimmy Webb ("By The Time I Get To Phoenix"), Burt Bacharach & Hal David ("This Girl's In Love With You"), John Lennon & Paul McCartney ("Fool On The Hill"), and others. - 180GR.

Limited vinyl LP pressing. 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 11 albums for different jazz labels, like Savoy and Prestige. Dorothy also guested as a studio player on albums with Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder and many more. In 1969 the studio album Dorothy's Harp was released on Cadet Records. On the album, she covered songs from Jimmy Webb ('By The Time I Get To Phoenix'), Burt Bacharach & Hal David ('This Girl's In Love With You'), John Lennon & Paul McCartney ('Fool On The Hill'), and others. The record also includes the two Brazilian styled compositions 'Reza' and 'Canto de Ossanha' and two songs written by Dorothy Ashby herself, displaying her craft on the harp with some great bongo work. Highly in-demand, finally this rare harp jazz album is available again!

Limited edition of 750 copies on blue vinyl. Individually numbered on the back with a silver foil stamp. Recorded at Ter Mar Studios, March, 1969, Chicago Made in the EU.

Dorothy's Harp by Dorothy Ashby is a classic LP that showcases the innovative fusion of jazz, soul, and Brazilian influences. Released in 1969, this album stands out for its unique use of the harp as a lead instrument?a rarity in jazz music. Tracks like "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "Canto de Ossanha" highlight Ashby's virtuosity and her ability to blend genres seamlessly. The record has become highly sought after among collectors and continues to inspire musicians worldwide with its sophisticated arrangements and timeless grooves. Music On Vinyl, renowned for their high-quality reissues on 180-gram audiophile vinyl, ensures that every detail of this masterpiece is faithfully preserved for new generations of listeners.

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00119715

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