The Queen of Harps.

The article discusses the history and impact of harp players in jazz music. It highlights the contributions of early harpists such as Casper Reardon and Adele Girard, but focuses on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Ashby. Ashby, a black woman in a male-dominated industry, established herself as a serious jazz harpist in the 1950s and 1960s. She recorded several albums and made innovative musical choices, incorporating various genres into her music. Despite her early death, Ashby's legacy is now recognized, and she serves as an inspiration for future musicians. [Extracted from the article]