DrummerTony Williamswas a frequent Blue Note presence in the 1960s and returned to the label in 1985 eager to form a new acoustic band as a vehicle to perform his compositions. 1986s masterfulCivilizationfeatured his great 80s quintet with trumpeterWallace Roney, saxophonistBilly Pierce, pianistMulgrew Miller, and bassistCharnett Moffett.ThisBlue Note Classic Vinyl Editionis stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Format / LP
Released / 04/18/2025
Catalogue / BLUN-168113
Barcode / 602465149715
Artist / Tony Williams
Label / Blue Note Records
Genre / Jazz