Dorothy Ashby -Afro-Harping (Deluxe Edt.) -Verve CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

01. "Soul Vibrations"

02. "Games"

03. "Action Line"

04. "Lonely Girl"

05. "Life Has Its Trials"

06. "Afro-Harping"

07. "Little Sunflower"

08. "Theme From "Valley Of The Dolls""

09. "Come Live With Me"

10. "The Look Of Love"

11. "Action Line (Take 2)"

12. "Afro-Harping (Alternate Take)"

13. "Theme From "Valley Of The Dolls" (Take 2)"

14. "Lonely Girl (Take 1)"

15. "Soul Vibrations (Alternate Take)"

16. "Life Has Its Trials (Take 2)"

17. "Little Sunflower (Take 3)"

18. "Theme From "Valley Of The Dolls" (Take 6)"

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Afro-Harping by Dorothy Ashby, released 27 September 2024, includes the following tracks: "Action Line", "Life Has Its Trials", "Little Sunflower", "Come Live With Me " and more. This version of Afro-Harping comes as a 1xCD. -

Deluxe edition features eight bonus tracks - alternate takes from the surviving four-track session reels, including an explosive rendition of the single, "Soul Vibrations," extended versions of the title track and "Little Sunflower," plus two fantastic jazzy readings of "Theme from Valley of the Dolls." Afro-Harping is the first of a rarefied and outstanding trilogy of soul-jazz albums by Dorothy Ashby. Remastered from the original tapes, Afro-Harping is filled front-to-back with sumptuous and hypnotic grooves. It's African percussion, soulful orchestrations, in-the-pocket rhythms and Dorothy's virtuosity take it beyond jazzy mood music and made it a favorite of beat heads and producers.

? and © 2024 The Verve Music Group. Comes in trifold cardboard sleeve. Remastered from the original 1/4 inch tapes at Abbey Road Studios by Alex Wharton. Includes eight previously unreleased tracks (11 to 18) and 28-page booklet with extensive notes. Made in the EU. 'Made in Germany', on a sticker on the cellophane of some copies.

"Afro-Harping (Deluxe Edition)" is a remarkable CD release by Dorothy Ashby, one of the most innovative jazz harpists in history. Originally released in 1968, this album showcases Ashby's groundbreaking fusion of jazz, soul, and African rhythms, redefining the role of the harp in contemporary music. The Deluxe Edition features remastered tracks and bonus material that highlight her virtuosic playing and visionary arrangements. Standout pieces like "Soul Vibrations" and "Come Live With Me" exemplify her unique style?blending lush melodies with groovy beats. Dorothy Ashby was a trailblazer who brought the harp to center stage in jazz; throughout her career she collaborated with legends such as Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers, leaving an indelible mark on modern music. This edition is produced by Verve Records?a label renowned for its rich legacy in jazz since 1956, having worked with icons like Ella Fitzgerald and Stan Getz. Verve continues to set standards for quality releases that celebrate both classic artistry and innovation.

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5399757

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