Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith


Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith is a 1962 studio album by the American jazz organist Jimmy Smith, accompanied by a big band arranged and conducted by Oliver Nelson. It was Smith's first album for Verve Records. The first four tracks feature an ensemble that included future Tonight Show band members Doc Severinsen and Ed Shaughnessy.

Track listing

  1. "Walk on the Wild Side" – 5:55
  2. "Ol' Man River" – 3:56
  3. "In a Mellow Tone" – 4:25
  4. "Step Right Up" – 4:13
  5. "Beggar for the Blues" – 7:28
  6. "Bashin'" – 6:16
  7. "I'm an Old Cowhand " – 6:17

Personnel

Musicians

Tracks 1–4
Tracks 5–7
Production