Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith

by Jimmy Smith

Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1962
  • Label: Verve
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:43
  • Community rating: 3.93/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

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

Descriptors: melodic, instrumental, improvisation

Tracklist

  1. Walk On The Wild Side (5:55)
  2. Ol' Man River (3:57)
  3. In A Mellow Tone (4:23)
  4. Step Right Up (4:11)
  5. Beggar For The Blues (7:26)
  6. Bashin' (6:13)
  7. I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande) (6:07)
  8. Bashin' - Single Version (2:38)
  9. Ol' Man River - From the Rio Grande (2:50)

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