After the dissolution of the Norwegian Psych rock outfit DREAM by the end of the 1960s, Christian Reim embarked on a new musical venture with the group BASH. Following his time with Dream, where he had already begun to experiment with pop and rock, Christian found himself exploring further creative depths with BASH.

As The DREAM disbanded, pivotal figures like Hans-Marius Stormoen and Terje Rypdal embarked on separate musical journeys. Collaborations with luminaries like Jan Garbarek and Jon Christensen became defining moments. By 1971, however, The Dream's curtain had closed. Undeterred, Christian, armed with his modified Hammond B3 organ, continued to play bass using foot-pedals. Amidst these transformations, the unwavering partnership of his longtime collaborator, drummer Tom Karlsen, remained steadfast.

BASH's presence was initially marked by a single release in 1971, with tracks "Quiquenita" and "Kokosnøtter" on the Nor-Disc imprint. While featuring an impressive line-up of jazz musicians, this studio session was a one-time endeavour. BASH continued to make waves, performing as an Organ Trio led by Christian and Tom. Various Oslo-based guitarists, including notable names like Freddy Dahl and Freddy Lindquist, joined the lineup throughout 1972 and 1973.

However, this live recording encapsulates a pivotal phase in BASH's evolution. The winter of '73 marked a significant shift with the addition of Richard Rolf from the illustrious Swedish band November. Richard's entrance added another layer of prowess and experience to the trio's sonic landscape.

Diving into the performance is akin to reliving the Wednesday concert in April '73. Every essence of the atmosphere is captured, even down to the engineer adjusting the reel-to-reel machine's volume knob whenever the band's intensity peaked. The recording boasts surprising elements, such as moments when Christian halts the performance to reset the rhythm with the drummer. Amidst the live renditions, a standout is Christian's unique interpretation of Arild Wikstrøm’s "Indianersangen," serving as a compelling opener. Its gradually unfolding theme resonates deeply and stands as a highlight, adding a significant dimension to the album's value.

This live recording not only captures the essence of BASH's performance, but it also transports listeners to a specific moment in time at the legendary CLUB 7 in Oslo.

This LP is a limited edition of only 250 copies, each hand-stamped and numbered. With a nod to the seventies, it also includes a replica of the original promotion sheet from the group's heyday.

Bash Live at Club7 1973  'Cochise'

2025 August 30th
Becco Backyard Party (Oslo) 

2025 August 15th
Oslo Jazz Festival @ BLÅ (Oslo)

2025 August 9th
A-Laget @ Gamle Logen (Oslo)

2025 August 1st & 2nd
Brenneriveien Open Air (Oslo)

2025 July 18th
Bukta Festival (Tromsø)

2025 July 4th
BLÅ w/ Frantzvaag (Oslo)

2025 June 27th
Becco (Oslo)

2025 June 21st
FDLM @ Rives (Paris)

2025 June 7th
Tyven (Trondheim)

2025 May 31st
BLÅ (Oslo)

2025 May 3rd
Panu (Oslo)

2025 April 5th
La Rotonde Stalingrad (Paris)

2025 April 4th
La Montana (Paris)

2025 March 28th
Fri-Son (Fribourg)

2025 March 8th
Hjørnet (Bergen)

2025 February 28th
Panu (Oslo)

2025 February 15th
BLÅ (Oslo)

2025 January 24th
Rockefeller (Oslo)

2025 January 17th 
BLÅ (Oslo)

2024 December 13th
BLÅ (Oslo)

2024 November 8th
Tyven (Trondheim)

2024 November 2nd
Sacré (Paris)

2024 November 1st
Fréquence (Paris)

2024 October 24th
Le Montana (Paris)

2024 October 18th
Himmel (Oslo) w/ Skatebård

2024 September 20th
Gehør (Oslo)

2024 September 6th
BLÅ (Oslo)

2024 August 8th
Gehør (Oslo)

2024 August 7th
Øya Festival (Oslo)

2024 July 27th 
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Oslovelo (Oslo)

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Rommet (Bergen)

2024 May 4th
BLÅ (Oslo)

2024 May 3rd
Østre (Bergen)

2024 April 27th
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2024 April 20th
The Villa (Oslo)

2024 April 19th
Tyven (Trondheim)

2024 April 6th 
Tyven (Trondheim)

2024 April 5th
Gehør (Oslo)

2024 March 30th 
Oslovelo (Oslo)

2024 March 23rd
BLÅ (Oslo)

2024 February 24th
Tyven (Trondheim)

2024 February 23rd
Lokal (Trondheim)

2024 February 10th
BLÅ (Oslo)

2024 January 20th
The Villa (Oslo)

2024 January 6th
Gehør (Oslo)

2023 December 29th
BLÅ (Oslo)

2023 December 16th
Ingensteds (Oslo)

2023 November 11th
BLÅ (Oslo) w/ Nabihah Iqbal & Kompressorkanonen

2023 October 21st
Oslovelo (Oslo) w/ Norsk Jazzforum

2023 October 20th
BLÅ (Oslo) w/ Hubbabubbaklubb

2023 October 14th 
Post Bar (Helsinki) w/ DJese

2023 October 13th
OK Sound (Helsinki) w/ DJese

2023 October 7th
Helmersen (Tromsø)

2023 September 30th
Union Scene (Drammen) w/ Ivan Ave

2023 September 23rd
Siroco (Madrid) w/ Juan OG

2023 September 15th
Hosoi (Stockholm)

2023 September 1st
BLÅ (Oslo)

2023 August 26th
The Villa (Oslo) w/ Øyvind Morken

2023 August 19th
Langs Akerselva Festival (Oslo)

2023 August 18th
BLÅ (Oslo) w/ ChewChew

2023 August 12th
Piña Festival (Sanremo)

2023 August 9th
Jaeger (Oslo) w/ Telephones

2023 August 2nd
Trevarefest (Henningsvær)

2023 July 29th
The Villa (Oslo)

2023 July 22nd
Secret Rave - 04:00-06:30 (Oslo)

2023 July 22nd
Ingensteds - 22:00-03:00 (Oslo)

2023 July 8th 
BLÅ (Oslo) 

2023 June 30th
BLÅ (Oslo) w/ Egyptian Lover

2023 June 24th
Frequence (Paris)

2023 June 21st
Colbo Show Room (Paris, Fashion Week)

2023 June 17th
Oxii (Berlin)

2023 June 9th
'Caviar' Releaseparty at BLÅ (Oslo)

2023 June 3rd
Sameheads (Berlin)

2023 April 21st
Goldener Reiter (Munich)

2023 April 1st
BLÅ (Oslo)

2023 March 31st
Lokal (Trondheim)

2023 March 25th
Østre (Bergen) 

2023 March 11th
The Villa (Oslo)

2023 February 18th
BLÅ (Oslo)

2023 January 21st
Malasana (Madrid)

2022 December 28th
BLÅ (Oslo)

2022 December 22nd
Einbar (Oslo)

2022 December 3th
Tyven (Trondheim)

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BLÅ (Oslo)

2022 November 13th
Kasheme (Zürich)

2022 November 12th
Folklor Club (Lausanne)

2022 November 11th
Audio Club (Geneve)

2022 November 5th
Ingensteds (Oslo)

2022 October 21st
The Pickle Factory (London)

2022 October 14th
Apophis (Milano)

2022 October 13th
Ronin (Milano)

2022 September 14th
Jaeger (Oslo)

2022 September 9th
BLÅ (Oslo)

2022 August 13th
Ingensteds  (Oslo) 

2022 August 8th
Øya Festival (Oslo)

2022 August 2nd
Trevarefet (Lofoten Islands)

2022 July 30th
Oslovelo (Oslo)

2022 July 23rd
Bambino (Paris)

2022 July 22nd
Sacré (Paris)

2022 July 16th
Paradise (Vancouver)

2022 July 9th
Bar Part Time (San Francisco)

2022 July 1st
BLÅ (Oslo)

2022 June 24th
Solstice Festival (Finland)

2022 June 17th
Ingensteds (Oslo)

2022 June 11th
The Paradise Now (Düsseldorf)

June 10th 2022
Zum Scheuen Reh (Cologne)

Bash Live at Club7 1973 'Cochise'

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