[1] Different releases of the same material have appeared under the names of sidemen on the date.

The album features pianist Tommy Flanagan and was re-released as Tommy Flanagan Trio And Sextet on the Onyx label and on the Xanadu label in 1973.

[2] It was also re-released under trumpeter Kenny Dorham's name as Osmosis on CD in 1990 on the Black Lion label with 4 alternate takes.

[2][3] DownBeat magazine's March 1, 1962 review stated: "Bash!

presents a relaxed and enjoyable blowing session..." Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.