Yet another ''Mingus'' protégé success story, Mr ''Horace Parlan'' is a talented, bluesy and energic pianist, born under the influence of ''Bud Powell''. First gravitating in and around the ''Mingus'' posse (playing with ''Booker Ervin'', ''Roland Kirk''...), ''Parlan'' then took a flight on his own, recording a serie of excellent ''Blue Note'', then a number of impressive and acclaimed sessions for ''Steeplechase'' after he moved to Europe. Beginners who want a soft start may begin with the late and excellent ''Glad I Found You'' on ''Steeplechase'', while hardbop over-eaters who tasted ''Parlan'' in ''Mingus'' formations will just grab everything. ;)