Jimmy Smith's first album for Verve, recorded in 1962, 'Bashin'' features the organist in two very different configurations - the first with an Oliver Nelson-conducted big band (including up-and-coming trumpeter Doc Severinsen), and the second with Smith's regular trio with Quentin Warren (guitar) and Donald Bailey (drums). This historic set was a turning point for Smith's career, with the track 'Walk on the Wild Side' becoming his biggest hit to that point, reaching #21 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Verve's Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Track Listing:
1. Walk On the Wild Side - Jimmy Smith (5.59)
2. Ol' Man River - Jimmy Smith (4)
3. In a Mellotone - Jimmy Smith (4.27)
4. Step Right Up - Jimmy Smith (4.17)
6. Beggar for the Blues - Jimmy Smith (7.29)
7. Bashin' - Jimmy Smith (6.16)
8. I'm an Old Cow Hand (From the Rio Grande) - Jimmy Smith (6.18)
Year of Production: 1962
The colour of this vinyl is digitally rendered for illustrative purposes. The colour of the final product may vary slightly.
