Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith

by Jimmy Smith

Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith cover art

Marking his debut for Verve Records, this session pairs Jimmy Smith's Hammond B-3 organ with Oliver Nelson's expansive big band arrangements. The record yielded a commercial hit with a dynamic cover of 'Walk on the Wild Side', significantly elevating the mainstream profile of soul jazz.

Genres

  • Big Band
  • Soul Jazz

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)
  8. Bashin' - Single Version
  9. Ol' Man River - From the Rio Grande