Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith · 1962
44 min · 9 tracks · funk · indie rock · jazz fusion
Dynamic organ grooves collide with vibrant brass arrangements, creating a lively jazz-funk atmosphere that is both unpredictable and infectious.
Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith is an album by Jimmy Smith, released in 1962. Dynamic organ grooves collide with vibrant brass arrangements, creating a lively jazz-funk atmosphere that is both unpredictable and infectious. 'Bashin'' is significant for its innovative fusion of hard bop and funk, contributing to the genre's development during the early 1960s. It was well-received by critics of the time, helping to establish Smith as a central figure in jazz and influencing countless musicians in the soul-jazz movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith sound like?
Dynamic organ grooves collide with vibrant brass arrangements, creating a lively jazz-funk atmosphere that is both unpredictable and infectious. Rooted in funk and indie rock.
What makes Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith by Jimmy Smith notable?
'Bashin'' is significant for its innovative fusion of hard bop and funk, contributing to the genre's development during the early 1960s. It was well-received by critics of the time, helping to establish Smith as a central figure in jazz and influencing countless musicians in the soul-jazz movement. Released in 1962, 'Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith' came at a pivotal moment in Jimmy Smith's career as he was solidifying his role as a leading figure in jazz organ playing. This album followed his breakthrough works like 'The Sermon!' (1964), showcasing an evolution in his sound and approach to rhythm and improvisation.
How many songs are on Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith?
Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith has 9 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Walk on the Wild Side Standout 5:58
- 2 Ol' Man River Standout 3:59
- 3 In a Mellow Tone 4:27
- 4 Step Right Up 4:17
- 5 Beggar for the Blues 7:29
- 6 Bashin 6:16
- 7 I'm an Old Cowhand 6:17
- 8 Bashin 2:41
- 9 Ol' Man River Standout 2:50
Release Date
January 1, 1962
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 14 sec
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