New Beginnings (Don Pullen album)

New Beginnings is a 1989 jazz album by pianist Don Pullen. It was recorded in January 1989 in Ludwigsburg, Germany, and released on the Blue Note label. The album features Pullen in a trio setting, accompanied by Gary Peacock on bass and Tony Williams on drums.

New Beginnings represents a shift in Pullen's focus, moving away from the more avant-garde and free jazz explorations of some of his earlier work towards a more structured and harmonically conventional approach. While still retaining his distinctive percussive and energetic playing style, the album showcases a more accessible and melodic side of Pullen's musicianship.

The album consists primarily of original compositions by Pullen, showcasing his abilities as a composer as well as an improviser. The interplay between Pullen, Peacock, and Williams is a highlight, with each musician contributing significantly to the overall sound and feel of the album. Critics generally praised the album's dynamic range, the quality of the musicianship, and the freshness of Pullen's compositions within the established jazz trio format. It is considered one of Pullen's more accessible and well-regarded recordings.