Dorothy Ashby - Afro-Harping - Cadet LP Record - New & Sealed - Ships Insured
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Dorothy Ashby - Afro-Harping - Cadet Reissue - New & Sealed - Ships Fast and Insured!.
Afro-Harping is an album by jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby recorded in 1968 and released on the Cadet label.
Ron Wynn, in his review for Allmusic, calls the album "the best and most complete album done by jazz harpist (a rare style) Dorothy Ashby... She turned the harp into a lead instrument, and offered solos that were as tough and memorable as those done by any reed, brass, or percussion player.
A reviewer of Dusty Groove mentioned "One of the grooviest records ever – a sublime blend of African percussion, soulful orchestrations, and Dorothy Ashby's amazing electric harp! By the time of this landmark album, Dorothy had been knocking around the jazz world for a number of years, but it wasn't until she hooked up with Richard Evans at Cadet Records that her sound really began to cook – breaking down genres and expectations in the trademark style of the best late 60s sides from the Chicago underground. The record's got a bit of funk, a bit of jazz, and a heck of a lot of soul – and the setting works perfectly for Dorothy's harp, giving it a lot more room to work around than some of her smaller jazz combo albums".
This official Cadet pressing was released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the album in 2018. It was simultaneously released by Geffen Records as B0028591-01, UMe as 677 046-1, and Cadet as LPS-809. This auction represents a rare opportunity to acquire a pristine copy of one the most acclaimed and sought after jazz albums of the past 60 years. And, to many ears, sounds as fresh today as it did when it first came out.
Tracklist:
A1 Soul Vibrations A2 Games A3 Action Lin A4 Lonely Girl A5 Life Has It's Trials B1 Afro-Harping B2 Little Sunflower B3 Theme From 'Valley Of The Dolls' B4 Come Live With Me B5 The Look Of Love
Your album will be securely packed and shipped to you with a tracking number and insurance in an additional protective sleeve. Most orders go out within 24 hours of cleared payment, unless it's a Sunday, holdiay, or weather doesn't permit. Please note that images used are stock photos. This album is in new and sealed condition.
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