Jimmy Smith : Bashin’ (Acoustic Sounds)

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 t