Jimmy Smith – Bashin: Unpredicable Jimmy Smith (Verve Acoustic)

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 Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.

Tracklist:

1. Walk On The Wild Side
2. Ol’ Man River
3. In A Mellow Tone
4. Step Right Up
5. Beggar For The Blues
6. Bashin’
7. I’m An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)

UPC: 602478723285
Label: Verve
Release Date: 1.23.26
Format: Vinyl