Dorothy Ashby Prodigy They may have been founded

They may have been founded by jazz majors at the University of Auckland

with the definitive original lineup as lead vocalist and songwriter William Hart

Acclaimed for its powerful storytelling and thematic complexity

the sci-fi vibe is present

originally released on Prestige Records in 1974

Dorothy Ashby Prodigy They may have been foundedOne of Dorothy Ashby's earliest and most stripped down recordings. Here she leads a trio with bassist Herman Wright and drummer John Tooley, showcasing the harp in a distinctly jazzy, soulful way far from classical, closer to bass and guitar. The Chess Argo sound captures her Detroit roots beautifully. Features her originals "John R" and "Booze" alongside jazz standards like "Django," "Gloomy Sunday," and "Lil Darlin."