Piano – Don Pullen Drums – Tony Williams Bass – Gary Peacock Written by Don Pullen 1 LP, standard sleeve Original analog Master tape : YES Heavy Press : 180g Record color : black Speed : 33RPM Size : 12” Stereo Studio Record Press : Optimal in Germany Label : Blue Note Classic vinyl series Original Label : Blue Note Recorded on December 16, 1988 at A&R Studios, New York City Recorded by David Baker Produced by Michael Cuscuna Executive-Producer – JoAnne Jiminez Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio Liner Notes by Stanley Crouch & Don Pullen Art Direction & Photography by Carol Friedman Design by Carlos Cordova Originally Released in 1989 Reissued in 2025 Tracks : Side A: Jana's Delight Once Upon a Time Warriors Side B: New Beginnings At the Cafe Centrale Reap the Whirlwind Review : “Although it may be a bit of a simplification, on New Beginnings pianist Don Pullen sets up fairly simple structures (some of which could be grooves for Ramsey Lewis) and then, after stating the theme, tosses in playful runs that are often quite outside, essentially putting his original style from the 1960s in a slightly commercial '80s setting. Pullen plays quite rhythmically during his more intense phrases and displays a sly sense of humor. Both bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Tony Williams get a generous amount of solo space on the trio date, and they are not overshadowed by the leader's often-fanciful flights.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow Rating: AllMusic : 2.5 / 5 ; Discogs 4.17 / 5
