Blue Bash!
In the following article, Blue Bash! will be addressed from different perspectives, delving into its origins, evolution and relevance today. _Var1 has been the subject of interest and controversy throughout history, and its influence covers various areas, from culture to technology. Throughout this text, the different facets of Blue Bash! will be explored, analyzing its importance in modern society and its impact on today's world. Furthermore, its relevance in the contemporary context will be examined, as well as its role in human development and global well-being.
| Blue Bash! | ||||
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| Released | 1963 | |||
| Recorded | July 16, 25–26, 1963 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Verve V-8553 | |||
| Producer | Creed Taylor | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [2] |
Blue Bash! is an album by the guitarist Kenny Burrell and organist Jimmy Smith, recorded in 1963 and released on the Verve label.[3]
Chart performance
The album debuted on Billboard magazine's Top LP's chart in the issue dated November 30, 1963, peaking at No. 108 during a four-week run on the chart.[4]
Track listing
- "Blue Bash" (Jimmy Smith) – 5:05
- "Travelin'" (Traditional) – 5:28
- "Fever" (Eddie Cooley, John Davenport) – 5:35
- "Blues For Del" (Kenny Burrell) – 6:15
- "Easy Living" (Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger) – 2:52
- "Soft Winds" (Benny Goodman) – 5:44
- "Kenny's Sound" (Burrell)– 3:50
Personnel
Musicians
- Kenny Burrell – guitar
- Jimmy Smith – organ
- Milt Hinton – bass (tracks 2–4 & 6)
- George Duvivier – bass (track 5)
- Mel Lewis – drums, (tracks 1–4, 6–7)
- Bill English – drums (track 5)
- Vince Gambella – 2nd guitar (tracks 1 & 7) note: not originally credited [5]
Technical
- Creed Taylor – producer
- Val Valentin – engineer
- Phil Macy, Phil Ramone, Rudy Van Gelder – assistant engineers
- Lee Friedlander – photography
- Del Shields – liner notes
Charts
| Chart (1963) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Top LPs[4] | 108 |
References
- ^ Erlewine, M. AllMusic Review, accessed August 3, 2012
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 201. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ All About Jazz Kenny Burrell discography accessed August 3, 2012
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top LPs, 1955–1972. Record Research. p. 24. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ jazzdisco.org accessed February 7, 2024
