Dorothy Ashby
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Biography
There have been very few jazz harpists in history and Dorothy Ashby was one of the greats. Somehow she was able to play credible bebop on her instrument. As a pianist she studied at Wayne State University, and in 1952 she switched to harp. Within two years, Ashby was gigging in jazz, and in 1956 she made her first recording as a leader. Between 1956-1970, she led ten albums for such labels as Savoy, Prestige, New Jazz, Argo, Jazzland, Atlantic, and Cadet, guested on many records, and was firmly established as a top studio and session player. She moved to the West Coast in the 1970s and was active up until her death.
Top Albums
Top Songs
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Afro-Harping | Chess Chartbusters, Vol. 5 | 3:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Afro-Harping (Carl Craig Remix) | Verve Remixed (Box Set - Deluxe Edition) | 4:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
The Look of Love | Afro-Harping | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Come Live With Me | Afro-Harping | 2:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Valley of the Dolls (Theme) | Afro-Harping | 3:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Little Sunflower | Afro-Harping | 3:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Afro-Harping | Afro-Harping | 3:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
Life Has Its Trials | Afro-Harping | 4:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lonely Girl | Afro-Harping | 3:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Action Line | Afro-Harping | 3:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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11 |
Games | Afro-Harping | 3:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Soul Vibrations | Afro-Harping | 3:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
Birth Name:
Dorothy Jeanne Ashby
Born:
August 6, 1932 in Detroit, MI
Genre
Years Active:
'50s, '60s, '70s
