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Andrew Hill - JudgementCornelis
Great jazz from Ella and Louis
...Pullen cut this 1985 date with a stellar quintet featuring alto saxophonist Donald Harrison, trumpeter Olu Dara, bassist Fred Hopkins, and drummer Bobby Battle. The disc showcases five Pullen originals, including the highly original and fetching hard bop-cum-free jazz track titled "In the Beginning." Adding some nice variety, Pullen also offers up the gospel-tinged ballad "Gratitude" (a duet with Harrison) and the New Orleans bouncer "All Is Well." Reflecting Pullen's own quality piano work, all the soloists make impressive contributions throughout. A nice place to start for the Pullen newcomer. ~Stephen Cook, All Music