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Jimmy Smith’s Bashin’: The Unpredictable Jimmy Smithon180g LP. Remastered and Transferred from Analog Tapes. Pressed at QRP and Packagedin Deluxe Gatefold Packaging.

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.This Verve Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.

Musicians:Jimmy Smith – OrganDoc Severinsen – TrumpetQuentin Warren – GuitarDonald Bailey – Drums