Name: Hip Harp
Brand: Dorothy Ashby, Frank Wess

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SOW02

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Clear

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Goodfellas SRL

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

7427116347684

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Clear LP

Artist

Dorothy Ashby

Frank Wess

Genre GB

Jazz

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Sowing Records

Sowing Records is an Italian reissue label that specializes in jazz, R&B, soul, and Brazilian music. With a dedication to preserving and reintroducing classic sounds from these genres, Sowing Records offers a diverse range of music for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
With their extensive catalog of reissues, Sowing Records provides listeners with the opportunity to explore timeless recordings that may have otherwise been forgotten. Their commitment to quality ensures that each release captures the essence and authenticity of the original recordings.
While some may question the legitimacy of certain releases by Sowing Records, their passion for music shines through in every project they undertake. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to these genres, Sowing Records invites you on a journey through musical history.

Dorothy Ashby was an American jazz harpist who made significant contributions to the genre. Throughout her career, she collaborated with renowned musicians such as Stanley Turrentine, Wendell Marshall, Shirley Scott, Art Taylor, Stan Getz, and Jimmy Cobb. Born on August 06, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, Ashby received her harp training from Velma Froude at Cass Technical High School. She also had a profound impact on [a42058], teaching them the intricacies of the instrument a few years later. Sadly, Dorothy Ashby passed away on April 13, 1986 in Santa Monica, California.

Born in Detroit in 1932 Dorothy Ashby can be easily recognized as the woman who gave the harp a Jazz voice. In her hands, the harp, an originally classical instrument which seemed to just scare people, became a highly versatile swinging voice able to drive a whole jazz rhythm section. Recorded in 1958 by master Rudy Van Gelder and originally released on the Prestige label, Hip Harp is a perfect example of Ashby’s artistry. At the head of a fine quartet featuring the great Frank Wess on flute, Herman Wright on Bass and master Art Taylor on drums, Ashby creates a unique combination of deeply Jazz elements expressed through a totally new sound.

Hip Harp

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Discover Hip Harp by Dorothy Ashby on limited edition LP from Sowing Records. A unique jazz masterpiece showcasing Ashby's harp artistry.