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
- "Walk on the Wild Side" – 5:55
- "Ol' Man River" – 3:56
- "In a Mellow Tone" – 4:25
- "Step Right Up" – 4:13
- "Beggar for the Blues" – 7:28
- "Bashin'" – 6:16
- "I'm an Old Cowhand " – 6:17
Personnel
MusiciansTracks 1–4
- Jimmy Smith – organ
- Oliver Nelson – arranger, conductor
- Phil Woods, Jerry Dodgion – alto saxophone
- Bob Ashton, Babe Clarke – tenor saxophone
- George Barrow – baritone saxophone
- Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Doc Severinsen, Joe Wilder – trumpet
- Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Britt Woodman – trombone
- Tom Mitchell – bass trombone
- Barry Galbraith – guitar
- George Duvivier – bass
- Ed Shaughnessy – drums
- Jimmy Smith – organ
- Quentin Warren – guitar
- Donald Bailey – drums
- Creed Taylor – producer
- Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
- Del Shields – liner notes