album · March 21, 1957
The Jazz Harpist
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Regent RecordsSee this day
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On "The Jazz Harpist," Ashby's debut, she immediately established her innovative approach to the instrument, laying the groundwork for her influential career in jazz.
- The album was recorded in Chicago in late 1956 and released by Regent Records in March 1957.
- The tracklist features jazz standards alongside original compositions, showcasing Ashby's versatility and improvisational skill.
- As one of the few jazz harpists, Ashby's work on this album was groundbreaking, influencing subsequent generations of musicians who explored the harp in popular music.
Dorothy Ashby was a Japanese-American classically trained harpist from Detroit who became a pioneer of the jazz harp. She rose to prominence in the 1950s, challenging the instrument's traditional role in classical music and exploring its potential in jazz and soul.
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