The Dorothy Ashby Ensemble
Wed, Oct 23
|New York
The Dorothy Ashby Ensemble celebrates the legendary harpist, composer, vocalist, and koto player (1932-1986), a trailblazing African American artist, who redefined the harp’s role in music. FREE SHOW on the 5th floor of The New Schools Arnold Hall. For entry, contact alfie.bo.jackson@gmail.com
Time & Location
Oct 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
New York, 55 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
About the event
The Dorothy Ashby Ensemble celebrates the legendary harpist, composer, vocalist, and koto player (1932-1986), a trailblazing African American artist, who redefined the harp’s role in music, blending its ethereal sound with bebop, R&B, and world music. The group deploys cello, voice, guitar, flute, percussion and a full rhythm section to pay direct homage and also reimagine Ashby’s concepts. The program features arrangements by guitarist Alana Amore Colvin and additional settings provided by renowned harpist Brandee Younger.
Alfie Jackson - Vocals
Leah Thomas - Flute
Dylan Bales - Piano
Alana Amore Colvin - Guitar
Julie Kim - Cello