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Dorothy Ashby

Afro Harping

£17.99

Released: 27th September 2024. A bona fide 'cult' classic, afro-harping is the first of a rarefied and outstanding trilogy of soul-jazz albums by dorothy ashby that were produced for Cadet Records (Chess) by Richard Evans between 1968 and 1970. Remastered from the original ? inch tapes by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios, Afro-Harping is filled front-to-back with sumptuous and hypnotic grooves. Its African percussion, soulful orchestrations, in-the-pocket rhythms and Dorothy's virtuosity take it far beyond jazzy mood music and made it a favourite of beat heads and producers; sampled by Pete Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Dee (aka J Dilla), Madlib, Flying Lotus and many others. This deluxe version features eight bonus tracks, alternate takes from the surviving four-track session reels that are arguably superior to those on the album, including an explosive rendition of the single, 'Soul Vibrations', extended versions of its title track and 'Little Sunflower' and two fantastic jazzy readings of 'Theme from Valley of the Dolls'.

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  • Details

    Released:
    27th September 2024
    Category:
    Jazz
    Format:
    CD Album
    Barcode:
    600753997574
  • Description

    A bona fide 'cult' classic, afro-harping is the first of a rarefied and outstanding trilogy of soul-jazz albums by dorothy ashby that were produced for Cadet Records (Chess) by Richard Evans between 1968 and 1970. Remastered from the original ? inch tapes by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios, Afro-Harping is filled front-to-back with sumptuous and hypnotic grooves. Its African percussion, soulful orchestrations, in-the-pocket rhythms and Dorothy's virtuosity take it far beyond jazzy mood music and made it a favourite of beat heads and producers; sampled by Pete Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Dee (aka J Dilla), Madlib, Flying Lotus and many others. This deluxe version features eight bonus tracks, alternate takes from the surviving four-track session reels that are arguably superior to those on the album, including an explosive rendition of the single, 'Soul Vibrations', extended versions of its title track and 'Little Sunflower' and two fantastic jazzy readings of 'Theme from Valley of the Dolls'.
    Extras:
    Booklet 28-page booklet with extensive notes
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.Soul Vibrations
    Dorothy Ashby
    2.Games
    Dorothy Ashby
    3.Action Line
    Dorothy Ashby
    4.Lonely Girl
    Dorothy Ashby
    5.Life Has Its Trials
    Dorothy Ashby
    6.Afro-harping
    Dorothy Ashby
    7.Little Sunflower
    Dorothy Ashby
    8.Theme from 'Valley of the Dolls'
    Dorothy Ashby
    9.Come Live With Me
    Dorothy Ashby
    10.The Look of Love
    Dorothy Ashby
    11.Action Line (Master A, Take 2)
    Dorothy Ashby
    12.Afro-harping (Alt. Take)
    Dorothy Ashby
    13.Theme from 'Valley of the Dolls' (Master B, Take 2)
    Dorothy Ashby
    14.Lonely Girl (Master G, Take 1)
    Dorothy Ashby
    15.Soul Vibrations (Alt. Take)
    Dorothy Ashby
    16.Life Has Its Trials (Master C, Take 2)
    Dorothy Ashby
    17.Little Sunflower (Master F, Take 3)
    Dorothy Ashby
    18.Theme from 'Valley of the Dolls' (Master B, Take 6)
    Dorothy Ashby
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