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.
Released: January 2026
Cat: 7872328
Label: Verve
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Tracklist
Side 1
1. Walk On The Wild Side
2. Ol' Man River
3. In A Mellotone
4. Step Right Up
Side 2
5. Beggar For The Blues
6. Bashin'
7. I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)