New Soil is an album by American jazz saxophonist Jackie McLean recorded on May 2, 1959 and released on Blue Note later that year. McLean's quintet features trumpeter Donald Byrd and rhythm section Walter Davis Jr., Paul Chambers and Pete La Roca. Personnel Jackie McLean – alto saxophone Donald Byrd – trumpet Walter Davis Jr. – piano Paul Chambers – bass Pete LaRoca – drums User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.