
Tony Williams - Civilization
Drums, Electronic Drums – Tony Williams
Bass – Charnette Moffett
Piano – Mulgrew Miller
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Billy Pierce
Trumpet – Wallace Roney
Written by Tony Williams
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Optimal in Germany
Label : Blue Note Classic vinyl series
Original Label : Blue Note
Recorded at Capitol Records, Studio B, on November 24, 25 and 26, 1986
Engineered by David Cole
Produced by Tony Williams, David Cole
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Cover Design by Tom Bonauro
Photography by Michele Clement
Originally Released in 1987
Reissued in 2025
Tracks :
Side A:
- Geo Rose
- Warrior
- Ancient Eyes
- Soweto Nights
Side B:
- The Slump
- Civilization
- Mutants on the Beach
- Citadel
Review :
“Although he had recorded the year before using trumpeter Wallace Roney and pianist Mulgrew Miller on Foreign Intrigue, Civilization was the debut record by drummer Tony Williams' hard bop quintet, a group also including Billy Pierce on tenor and soprano, and bassist Charnett Moffett (who would later be succeeded by Ira Coleman). The leader's loud and forceful drumming forced the other soloists to use their maximum power, and his eight originals gave his sidemen challenging compositions to play. With Roney emulating Miles Davis as usual, Williams must have been pleased to have his former boss' sound at his disposal. Although none of the songs caught on as standards, this is an excellent effort.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Rating:
AllMusic : 4 / 5 ; Discogs 4.18 / 5