Dorothy Ashby : The Rubaiyat Of Dorothy Ashby (Verve By Request)

The Rubiyt of Dorothy Ashby’ 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.

Track Listing:
1. Myself When Young – Dorothy Ashby
2. For Some We Loved – Dorothy Ashby
3. Wax and Wane – Dorothy Ashby
4. Drink – Dorothy Ashby
5. Wine – Dorothy Ashby
6. Dust – Dorothy Ashby
7. Joyful Grass and Grape – Dorothy Ashby
8. Shadow Shapes – Dorothy Ashby
9. Heaven and Hell – Dorothy Ashby
10. The Moving Finger – Dorothy Ashby

Year of Production: 1970