Drummer Tony Williams was 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. 1986’s masterful Civilization featured his great ‘80s quintet with trumpeter Wallace Roney, saxophonist Billy Pierce, pianist Mulgrew Miller, and bassist Charnett Moffett.

Side A
Geo Rose
Warrior
Ancient Eyes
Soweto Nights

Side B
The Slump
Civilization
Mutants On The Beach
Citadel