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If anyone was wondering about the Japanese text on the left, it roughly translates to "As refreshing as the morning sun, Dorothy Ashby - Queen of Jazz Harp" Edit: The first part should actually be the title of the song "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise"

In my living room sitting in the dark, basking in Dorothy Ashby's world it's so mystical.......

One of my favourite albums of all time. There is also a companion album called "Aranjuez" that contain more tracks from the same sessions as "Django/Misty". As far as I know, these were the only recordings she made that featured her playing solo harp. They were recorded shortly before she passed away from cancer and were only released in Japan, which is why not a lot of people know about them. Some critics dismissed these late recordings as lackluster compared to her peak period "Hip Harp" "Afro Harpin" "Rubaiyat", but I think they form a magnificent coda to an illustrious career, and prove that she had lost none of her skill even at the end. It's just a shame that it's taken so long for people to finally acknowledge her talent.

My Husband played this jazz for me during labor 😘

these notes fall like perfectly timed rain drops on a hot summer day.

this was the best 35 minutes of my life

0:00 Django 5:21 Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise 8:48 Round Midnight 14:03 Blues For Mr. K 18:03 My Favourite Things 23:51 September In The Rain 28:03 misty 31:37 amor en paz

Hot stressful day, with loud neighbors doing loud auto engine stuff, stressful family arguing at each other & stomping on the floor right above me, but I knew just what to do; draw the drapes, turn on the fan, stretch out on my bed with my wonderful fur baby bulldog, sip on a glass of champagne (hey, it is a Friday late afternoon, after all), & tune into some Dorothy Ashby, ahhh~ Thank you so much, Marcel the Drunkard, for being part of this prescription!

Love when I'm looking for samples and end up actually listening to what I find.

I have never heard of Dorothy Ashby until today. I was listening to Alice Coltrane and in the comments someone mentioned Dorothy's name and I'm glad they did. This is beautiful

I feel like a fool - I consider myself knowledgeable in the jazz arena - do how come I've never heard of Dorthy Ashby? No reference to, or recommendation of? What the hell? Just per chance, happened to bump on to her name on UTube...what a find. She had it going on in a big way...can't wait to hear more of her, & I will!

So many great musicians out there, now and in the past. This one, Dorothy Ashby, did not achieve fame, yet I bet she knew she "had it". Her recordings reveal a great talent to those of us who never knew her or saw her play. This solo album is outstanding.

its hard to comprehend or compare such beautiful music, pushes the boundaries of what sounds a single human is capable of producing

hands down, the best of the popular genre harpists. nobody did jazz like dorothy, not on the harp.

hank You so much for Dorothys celestial Jazz! - I am 70ty now and had 1 LPRecord, >Jazz on Harp< by D.A. in the very late 60ties! Unfortunately circumstances seperated me of it and it seems >I had "forgotten" that swing for decades! Don't know why! BUT: - A few years ago I only found little of her on youtube, but now ....! Wow! What an earfeast!

I've just discovered this woman's wonderful music and I'm in love. Thanks for posting. Greetings from Mexico!

Dorothy Ashby, "You Go Girl!!" Simply, effortlessly, beautiful.

Amazing ethereal music ☁️🍃

was listening to Afro harping all these years not realizing this existed, thanks for upload!

God, i always loved Round Midnight, and this version... Wordless.

This album is hot ❤

Listening on April 2, 2020. Sweet and calming sounds while pandemic rages on

Django is part of my life’s soundtrack. First time I heard it was on the Hot House Flowers Album by Wynton Marsalis. But wow, do I love Ms. Ashby’s version.!!! Like air.

idk why im cryin in the club rn

I'm hearing so many lofi songs in this whole album. it's awesome to find the original. it's gold

Encore une belle découverte...du grand talent et une écoute renouvellée de grands classiques du jazz..respect

I came here to look for something to sample to my Akai MPC during a cold, snowy night and instead I made a cup of tea and ended up listening to this whole album haha. I just love Jazz music, cheers! Thanks again I had never heard of Dorothy Ashby before and I just loved this album, thanks again. The joys of record digging and/or youtube, find some amazing artists you never would have found :)

A sound that brings peace to the very heart of the spul.

thanx for the smoothness!

Wow, My Favorite Things is absolutely sublime.

a breeze of grooves and beautiful corners and turns!

Absolutely Beautiful And Uplifting.😊

THIS IS MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF THE YEAR!

I have no idea how I got here, but I guess I'll stay here for some time.

First heard of her on Songs in the key of life by Stevie Wonder.... then went out for her albums!

Giving credit where credit is due, Dorothy Ashby is as wonderful as she is underrepresented. Hard to think that this choice of harp is partially due to male musicians putting pressure on women not to play the same instruments as men. Imagine someone telling you which instruments you can or cannot play. Great job in spite of that oppressive trend.

wow never heard this album before either but i keep recognizing snippets from songs that have sampled it... now i know where all those songs found their melodies.. love it!

Never heard of her, the only harpist I knew in Jazz was Alice Coltrane, but this is more precise than alice...

Another great upload, thanks Marcel!

infinitely beautiful

This is a beautiful album!!

Excellent!!! I have no words for this music, thanks a lot.

so inspiring!

Marcel, thank you for your impeccable taste and archival propensities. Cheers to you.

Genia,la amo ♥

SOOO GOOD! Never heard of Her before tonight at Stanley Péan's 100,7 radio jazz . A discovery, a great one my dear, God bless your memory!

🌿🌿 以豎琴演繹爵士樂，優雅迷人 ! 感謝分享 !

The hip is soothing and calming taking me to a happy place.

the windmills of my mind... just good jazz is good jazz!

Thank you, Marcel. I had never encountered the artistry of Dorothy Ashby before. Thank you Facebook, for introducing me to Marcel, whom I am sure will expand my musical universe.

merci! Bellissimo!👈👈👈💋❤😘😎

Magnifique

Спасибо, за предоставленную возможность слушать, подобную музыку, от души!

Absolutely astonishing.

This is so very beautiful...

Wow, so happy to have stumbled upon this. Thank you!

This was such a delight. Glad I decided to click on it. It was the perfect soundtrack for my morning meditation. Give Thx 🙏

Great stuff................Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful

This is lovely!

BEAUTIFUL ALBUM BEAUTIFUL ARTISTRY

So beautiful..

Agreed. I hadn't considered the harp to be all that hip until I heard Dorothy Ashby. Thank you for sharing this album.

subscribed. this is beautiful, thank you for sharing this

Wow, amazing! thanks

Miss Dorothy Ashby has obtained Fame but not as the world know it. Like neo in The matrix we realize she's the one. Not many are privy to this.

Maravilhosaaaa

Extraordinary!

The album art and this music gives me nostalgic about wired place like in this album art.

Esplendoroso!

just so beautiful... wow.. thanks for the look!

Ahhhh Marcel, you are a great man. If you come to Chile I invite you some Good Chilean Wine and listen some good Chilean Music. Thanks for this Gem!

Bellissima!!!!

Tank you very much so beautiful harpist Dorothy Ashby, this album so great serenity, merci beaucoup en tank you KZfaq

GOD BLESS MARCEL THE DRUNKARD

Beautiful!! Thank You for sharing🤙

Wow amazing play from dorothy.. she is the best

Thnak you. I remember listening to this a couple of years and not really getting it and moving onto the next suggestion. Today I get it. Thank you.

i appreciate you uploading all this music. :)

Just awesome

Excellent!!

💖🎶✨Love ✨🎶🌸

Brilliant channel!! Thank you! Greetings from Brazil

Gracias Marcel !!

Excellent.

Amo!

lovely

Marcel The Drunkard you are a BADDDDDDDDD MANNNNN , love your post!!!.

Wonderfullllll

Masterpiece

Dorothy eu te amo!❤

Love and Light

🌿 I feel Nice

Amor en paz is also(Astrud Gilberto/A.C. Jobim)-Once I loved. And I gave so much love to this love, It was the world to me. Once I cried At the thought I was foolish and proud And let you say goodbye. Then one day, From my infinite sadness, you came And brought me love again. Now I know That no matter whatever befalls, I'll never let you go. I will hold you close... Night and day... Because love Is the saddest thing When it goes away. I will hold you close... Make you stay... Because love Is the saddest thing When it goes away. Because love Is the saddest thing When it goes away. Goes away...

És una música que transporta, captiva, relaxa,.....

I am doing a master and sometimes when I am writing essays and pieces of research I lack inspiration! Thank you for your playlists that have been a new source of inspiration/concentration/pleasure to work to me :) they are fabulous! Cheers !

merveilleuse

daaamn he did "my favourite things" that is dope

Le deuxième acte ❤