Dorothy Ashby – The Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby LP

Dorothy Ashby – The Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby 

The Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby, released on Cadet Records in 1970, is a wonderous mix of spiritual and funky jazz with unique instrumentation that defies categorization. Harpist Ashby adds the koto, a 13-string Japanese instrument, to her arsenal and her longtime arranger Richard Evans blends flutes, vibraphone, oboe, kalimba and Ashby's own vocals into a singular, soul-affirming set. Verve By Request Series features transfers from the analog tapes remastered on 180-gram vinyl.

Tracklist:
Side One:
1. Myself When Young
2. For Some We Loved
3. Wax and Wane
4. Drink
5. Wine

Side Two:
1. Dust
2. Joyful Grass and Grape
3. Shadow Shapes
4. Heaven and Hell
5. The Moving Finger

Label: Verve Records
Released: 1970/2023