Alice Coltrane used her harp to take us to other worlds on 'A Monastic Trio' and 'World Galaxy'. But Dorothy Ashby was a pioneer in using the harp in jazz. She played the harp in creative ways. Besides the flowing strumming we love from Alice Coltrane, Ashby played subtly, like a jazz - guitar without the annoying riffs. Listen to her beautiful version of Jimmy Webb's 'By The Time I Get To Phoenix' or the break - heavy 'Fool On The Hill' by The Beatles. Ashby was influenced by Brazilian music. Her renditions of 'Canto De Ossanha' by Baden Powell & Vinicius De Moraes and 'Reza' by Edu Lobo are highlights of the album. 'Dorothy's Harp' was quietly released between her well - known 'Afro - Harping' album and her work with Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder in the 1970s. It's now a soul - jazz classic, highly sought after by jazz fans. Music On Vinyl has released it on 180 - gram audiophile blue vinyl for the first time in nearly 50 years! There are only 750 individually - numbered copies. This is a limited - edition release from Music On Vinyl in 2017.
To enjoy this vinyl record, first, make sure your turntable is clean and in good working condition. Gently remove the record from its sleeve, holding it by the edges to avoid fingerprints on the playing surface. Place it carefully on the turntable and start the playback. When you're done listening, lift the tonearm gently and return it to its rest. Then, put the record back in its sleeve to protect it from dust and scratches. Keep the record in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent warping. Handle it with care as it's a limited - edition item with only 750 individually - numbered copies.
