DOROTHY ASHBY - The Jazz Harpist JANAKA STUCKY The irresistibly funky Hot Stuff

The irresistibly funky Hot Stuff became a club hit

which maintains the raw spirit of her debut

” She hopes her newest album

This acceptance of the Oblivion Express’ sound and style also led to the band touring with Herbie Hancock's Head-hunters and Earth Wind & Fire

often before the conscious brain has got into gear

DOROTHY ASHBY - The Jazz Harpist JANAKA STUCKY The irresistibly funky Hot StuffLP Limited Clear Vinyl This is Dorothy Ashby's debut album, originally released in 1957. Recognized as the woman who gave the harp a Jazz Voice, here Ashby is at the head of a highly distinctive combo featuring Frank Wess on flute, Eddie Jones & Wendell Marshall on bass and master Ed Thigpen on drums. The Jazz Harpist is an unprecedented mix of evocative classic sounds and jazz soul, awarded by Allmusic as her first and best album, period!