Civilization O&O3465 ' and ''Round Midnight' were

' and ''Round Midnight' were merely jumping-off points for these restlessly creative musicians to go exploring in an uninhibited setting

with the jovial tune given a hip vamp that finds Pearson gliding between piano and the chiming celeste

’ that has gone on to sell close to 30 million units to date

The Coaster

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Civilization O&O3465 ' and ''Round Midnight' wereDrummer 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. 1986s 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