Dorothy Ashby
The Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby (Verve By Request)

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Verve
Release date: 12/May/2023

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Sales Rank:

#36 in Other Modern Jazz
#710 in Jazz

Style:

Other Modern Jazz

Product No.:

2100800510

Details / Tracklist:

01. "Myself When Young"
02. "Myself When Young"
03. "For Some We Loved (Album Version)"
04. "For Some We Loved (Album Version)"
05. "Wax and Wane (Album Version)"
06. "Wax and Wane (Album Version)"
07. "Drink"
08. "Drink"
09. "Wine The Infidel (Album Version)"
10. "Wine The Infidel (Album Version)"
11. "Dust (Album Version)"
12. "Dust (Album Version)"
13. "Joyful Grass And Grape"
14. "Joyful Grass and Grape (Album Version)"
15. "Shadow Shapes (Album Version)"
16. "Shadow Shapes (Album Version)"
17. "Heaven And Hell"
18. "Heaven And Hell (Album Version)"
19. "The moving finger"
20. "The moving finger (Album Version)"

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Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby is an album by Dorothy Ashby, released in 2023. The album is a jazz LP. -

The Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby, released on Cadet Records in 1970, is a wonderous mix of spiritual and funky jazz with unique instrumentation that defies categorization. Harpist Ashby adds the koto, a 13-string Japanese instrument, to her arsenal and her longtime arranger Richard Evans blends flutes, vibraphone, oboe, kalimba and Ashby's own vocals into a singular, soul-affirming set. Verve By Request Series features transfers from the analog tapes remastered on 180-gram vinyl.

"The Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby (Verve By Request)" is a remarkable LP that showcases the innovative artistry of jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby. Released by Verve, this album stands as one of her most celebrated works, blending elements of jazz, soul, and world music with poetic inspiration drawn from Omar Khayyam's "Rubaiyat." The record features intricate harp melodies intertwined with lush arrangements and subtle vocals, creating an immersive listening experience that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Dorothy Ashby was a pioneering figure in jazz who redefined the role of the harp within modern music. Throughout her career, she collaborated with legends such as Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers and left an indelible mark on both jazz and popular music scenes. Her unique approach has influenced generations of musicians worldwide. Verve Records is renowned for its rich legacy in producing some of the greatest jazz albums ever recorded, working with iconic artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Stan Getz.

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Manufacturer No.:

4899071

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