New Beginnings Virgin Label Services McLean’s innovative hard bop sound

McLean’s innovative hard bop sound began to take on a harder edge and a more adventurous spirit

with an all-star cast of sidemen (The legendary Idris Muhammad

as they run through a lively set of blues and ballads

Bobby Timmons and Jymie Merritt

Texas on his sophomore Blue Note album

New Beginnings Virgin Label Services McLean’s innovative hard bop soundThe brilliant pianist Don Pullen was a striking and versatile player who first came to prominence with Charles Mingus in the 1970s. Following two Blue Note albums with the Don Pullen George Adams Quartet, Pullen branched out on his own in the trio format with his 1988 recording New Beginnings featuring bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Tony Williams. Side A Jana's Delight Once Upon A Time Warriors Side B New Beginnings At The Cafe Centrale Reap The