The Story
Released on the Cadet label in 1970, this album’s wondrous mix of spiritual and funky jazz and unique instrumentation defy categorization. Harpist Ashby adds the koto, a 13-stringed Japanese instrument to her arsenal, and her long-time arranger Richard Evans blends flutes, vibraphone, oboe, kalimba and Ashby’s own vocals into a singular and soul-affirming set.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Myself When Young
2. For Some We Loved
3. Wax And Wane
4. Drink
5. Wine
Side B
1. Dust
2. Joyful Grass And Grape
3. Shadow Shapes
4. Heaven And Hell
5. The Moving Finger
Dorothy Ashby (harp, vocals)
This Verve By Request title is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Third Man in Detroit.
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Released on the Cadet label in 1970, this album’s wondrous mix of spiritual and funky jazz and unique instrumentation defy categorization. Harpist Ashby adds the koto, a 13-stringed Japanese instrument to her arsenal, and her long-time arranger Richard Evans blends flutes, vibraphone, oboe, kalimba and Ashby’s own vocals into a singular and soul-affirming set.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Myself When Young
2. For Some We Loved
3. Wax And Wane
4. Drink
5. Wine
Side B
1. Dust
2. Joyful Grass And Grape
3. Shadow Shapes
4. Heaven And Hell
5. The Moving Finger
Dorothy Ashby (harp, vocals)
This Verve By Request title is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Third Man in Detroit.
