TONY WILLIAMS - Tokyo Live (1993) 2CD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

This live two-CD set, one of the last recordings by the Tony Williams Quintet before it disbanded, is a fine retrospective of the group's music. All but the Beatles' "Blackbird" are originals by the drummer/leader, and the 11 lengthy performances (only two songs clock in at less than nine minues and 51 seconds) give one a strong idea as to how the quintet sounded during a typical club performance. Trumpeter Wallace Roney and the versatile Bill Pierce (on tenor and soprano) have their spots, and pianist Mulgrew Miller is well-featured on the thoughtful "Citadel" while bassist Ira Coleman is heard purely in a supportive role. There is never any doubt who the leader is, for Tony Williams dominates the ensembles, taking several five-minute drum solos and being quite prominent in the mix. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist 1 :
1     Geo Rose 11:33
Tony Williams
2     Blackbird 6:07
John Lennon / Paul McCartney
3     Ancient Eyes 11:29
Tony Williams
4     Citadel 18:06
Tony Williams
5     Warriors 15:23
Tony Williams
6     Angel Street 11:10
Tony Williams
Tracklist 2 :    
1     Sister Cheryl 14:41
Tony Williams
2     The Slump 9:51
Tony Williams
3     Mutants on the Beach 14:47
Tony Williams
4     Civilization 12:11
Tony Williams
5     Crystal Palace 10:21
Tony Williams
6     Life of the Party 2:31
Tony Williams
7     The Announcements 3:41
Thomas Williams
Credits :
Bass – Ira Coleman
Drums – Tony Williams
Piano – Mulgrew Miller
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bill Pierce
Trumpet – Wallace Roney