Album · 1957
The Jazz Harpist
- Released
- 21 March 1957
- Label
- Regent Records
- Catalogue no.
- MG-6039
- Tracklist
- 7 tracks
- Length
- 29:30
- Country
- US
“The Jazz Harpist” is an album by Dorothy Ashby, released in 1957 on Regent Records. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 29:30. Jazz standards on the record include “Dancing On The Ceiling”, “Stella By Starlight” and “Thou Swell”. The line-up features Dorothy Ashby (harp), Ed Thigpen (drums (drum set)), Eddie Jones (double bass) and Wendell Marshall (double bass).
Who played on The Jazz Harpist
- Dorothy Ashby harp all tracks
- Ed Thigpen drums (drum set) all tracks
- Eddie Jones double bass on 5 tracks
- Wendell Marshall double bass on 2 tracks
Tracklist
- 1 Thou Swell standard — Richard Rodgers 4:02
- 2 Stella by Starlight standard — Victor Young 3:09
- 3 Dancing on the Ceiling standard — Richard Rodgers 7:31
- 4 Aeolian Groove 4:16
- 5 Quietude 2:52
- 6 Spicy 3:41
- 7 Lamentation 3:59
Production
- Rudy van Gelder engineer
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Jazz Harpist?
The line-up of The Jazz Harpist includes Dorothy Ashby (harp), Ed Thigpen (drums (drum set)), Eddie Jones (double bass) and Wendell Marshall (double bass).
Which label released The Jazz Harpist?
The Jazz Harpist was released in 1957 on Regent Records (MG-6039).
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