Tony Williams – Civilization (2025 Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)

Description

DrummerTony Williamshad a long, fruitful relationship with Blue Note Records beginning in the 1960s when as a teenager he appeared on numerous post-bop classicsHerbie HancockMaiden Voyage, Eric DolphyOut to Lunch, Andrew HillPoint of Departure and made his adventurous first albums as a leader:Life Time(1964) andSpring(1965). After exploring fusion with the Tony Williams Lifetime band in the 1970s, Williams returned to Blue Note in 1985 eager to form a new acoustic band as a vehicle to perform his compositions.Foreign Intriguewas the first in a remarkable run of 6 brilliant late-career albums, and Williams quickly returned to the studio in 1986 to record the masterfulCivilization. By that time all the pieces of his great 80s quintet had fallen into place with the drummer joined by trumpeterWallace Roney, saxophonistBilly Pierce, pianistMulgrew Miller, and bassistCharnett Moffett. The album presented a set of 8 Williams originals including Geo Rose and Warrior. via Label

Label: Blue Note, UMe
Series: Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, 180g
Reissued: 2025 / Original Release: 1987
Genre: Jazz, Fusion

File under: Blue Note Records