Tony Williams

3-CD DE-LUXE BOX
 

The Tony Williams Quintet recorded four studio albums between 1986 and '91: Civilization, Angel Street, Native Heart and The Story Of Neptune. Each album was distinguished by Tony's distinctive, melodic compositions, unique arranging and extraordinary drumming. Roney, Pierce and Miller, all outstanding and concise soloists, quickly developed an empathy that grew with each album.
This was a band that made Tony immensely happy. He enjoyed the company of his sidemen and loved the way they interpreted his music. And from 1986 to '94, he had a consistent musical outlet for his music. Throughout a career filled with achievement and innovation, this body of work remains among his most satisfying music.

PERSONNEL:

(A) Wallace Roney, trumpet; Donald Harrison, alto sax
Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Tony Williams, drums
Recorded at M & I Studios, New York City on June 18 & 19, 1985
Originally issued as FOREIGN INTRIGUE (Blue Note BT-85119)

(B) Wallace Roney, trumpet; Bill Pierce, tenor sax, soprano sax: Mulgrew Miller, piano;
Charnett Moffett, bass; Tony Williams, drums, drum machine.
Recorded at Capitol Studio B, Los Angeles on November 24-26, 1986
Originally issued on CIVILIZATION (Blue Note BT 85138)

(C) Wallace Roney, trumpet; Bill Pierce, tenor sax, soprano sax: Mulgrew Miller, piano;
Charnett Moffett, bass; Tony Williams, drums.
Recorded at Clinton Recorders, Studio B, New York City on April 4-6, 1988
Originally issued on ANGEL STREET (Blue Note B1-48494)

(D) Wallace Roney, trumpet; Bill Pierce, tenor sax, soprano sax: Mulgrew Miller, piano;
Ira Coleman (D1), Robert Hurst (D2), bass; Tony Williams, drums.
Recorded at The Power Station, New York City on September 11-13, 1989
Originally issued on NATIVE HEART (B1-93170)

(E) Wallace Roney, trumpet; Bill Pierce, tenor sax, soprano sax: Mulgrew Miller, piano;
Ira Coleman, bass; Tony Williams, drums.
Recorded at The Power Station, New York City on November 29, 30 & December 1, 1991
Originally issued on THE STORY OF NEPTUNE (Blue Note CD B2-98169)

Tracks:

DISC ONE
01. Foreign Intrigue (A) 5:28
02. My Michele (A) 6:54
03. Life Of The Party (A) 6:08
04. Takin' My Time (A) 6:43
05. Clearways (A) 5:07
06. Sister Cheryl (A) 7:04
07. Arboretum (A) 5:58
08. Geo Rose (B) 7:22
09. Warrior (B) 5:34
10. Ancient Eyes (B) 5:28
11. Soweto Nights (B) 6:36
12. The Slump (B) 6:26
13. Civilization (B) 4:29

DISC TWO
01. Mutants On The Beach (B) 5:58
02. Citadel (B) 6:41
03. Angel Street (C) 8:18
04. Touch Me (C) 1:22
05. Red Mask (C) 7:06
06. Kiss Me (C) 0:52
07. Dreamland (C) 9:35
08. Only With You (C) 5:56
09. Pee Wee (C) 6:40
10. Thrill Me (C) 0:46
11. Obsession (C) 4:19
12. Native Heart (D1) 8:43
13. Extreme Measures (D2) 8:43

DISC THREE
01. City Of Lights (D1) 6:25
02. Two Worlds (D2) 5:15
03. Juicy Fruit (D2) 9:47
04. Crystal Palace (D1) 7:00
05. Liberty (D) 5:11
06. The Story Of Neptune: Overture (E) 5:04
07. The Story Of Neptune: Fear Not (E) 6:56
08. The Story Of Neptune: Creatures Of Conscience (E) 6:55
09. Blackbird (E) 5:35
10. Crime Scene (E) 7:04
11. Poinciana (E) 10:10
12. Birdlike (E) 3:30