In a Minor Groove
# In a Minor Groove

In a Minor Groove (also released as Dorothy Ashby Plays for Beautiful People) is an album by jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby recorded in 1958 and released on the New Jazz label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

Allmusic reviewed the album awarding it 4½ stars stating "This is a delightful package that deserves further recognition as a project unique to jazz and modern music, perfectly showcasing Dorothy Ashby as an individualist for the ages".

## Track listing

All compositions by Dorothy Ashby except where noted

* "Rascallity" – 3:54
* "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" (Cole Porter) – 3:59
* "It's a Minor Thing" – 3:56
* "Yesterdays" (Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern) – 4:22
* "Bohemia After Dark" (Oscar Pettiford) – 6:19
* "Taboo" (Margarita Lecuona, Bob Russell) – 6:15
* "Autumn in Rome" (Sammy Cahn, Alessandro Cicognini, Paul Weston) – 5:33
* "Alone Together" (Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz) – 4:58

## Personnel

* Dorothy Ashby – harp
* Frank Wess – flute
* Herman Wright – bass
* Roy Haynes – drums

### Production

* Bob Weinstock – supervisor
* Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
