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.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Walk On The Wild Side   [5:50]
2. Ol’ Man River   [3:50]
3. In A Mellotone   [4:23]
4. Step Right Up   [4:10]

Side B
1. Beggar For The Blues   [7:25]
2. Bashin’   [6:12]
3. I’m An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)   [6:05]