Jimmy Smith Bashin ( alternative cover +bonus tracks ) (180g vinyl LP ) - Copy

Release date: 2019 ( originally released in 1962 )

2019 reissue 180g vinyl LP (alternative cover) ( Francis Wolff Collection )

“This historical set was a bit of a turning point for Jimmy Smith’s career.” (Scott Yanow) “Although more than a few organists have happened onto the scene since Smith first began his explorations into post-bop jazz, he is still, to my taste, the undisputed boss of the instrument.” (Franz Kofsky)"

Tracks:

Although he began as a pianist, the great Jimmy Smith (1925-2005) switched to organ after hearing Wild Bill Davis in 1953. Smith’s unparalleled skills with the Hammond helped to popularize the electric organ as a jazz and blues instrument, and he recorded prolifically during his long career. Bashin’ was Smith’s debut for Verve, a label that he would record for extensively during 1963-1972. On part of the program he is joined by a big band arranged by Oliver Nelson, in what was their first collaboration Never on records. “Walk on the Wild Side” became Smith’s biggest hit up to that point. The rest of the album showcased Smith in a trio setting.

PERSONNEL:

• JIMMY SMITH, organ on all tracks, plus:

• SIDE A: WITH THE BIG BAND
• Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Doc Severinsen, Joe Wilder (tp),
• Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Britt Woodman (tb), Tom Mitchell (b-tb),
• Jerry Dodgion, Phil Woods (as), Bob Ashton, Arthur “Babe” Clarke (ts),
• George Barrow (bar), Barry Galbraith (g), George Duvivier (b),
• Ed Shaughnessy (d), Oliver Nelson (arr, cond).

• SIDE B: WITH THE TRIO!
• Quentin Warren (g), Donald Bailey (d).

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, March 26 (A3,A4 & B3) & March 28 (A1,A2,A5,B1,B2 & B4), 1962.

• THE FRANCIS WOLFF COLLECTION
• · DELUXE GATEFOLD SLEEVE
• · 180-gram pure virgin vinyl LP in Gatefold packaging
• · IMAGES BY ICONIC JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHER FRANCIS WOLF
• · 4 DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE
• · INCLUDES 2 BONUS TRACKS