'The Complete Columbia Recordings 1955-1961' documents Miles Davis' first years and earliest albums for Columbia Records, spanning October 1955 through March 1961. Capturing one of the most important collaborations in jazz history, these recordings showcase the creative evolution of two legendary musicians whose influence continues to resonate across generations. This deluxe 6CD edition faithfully recreates the acclaimed original 2000 box set, featuring six CDs housed in individually designed mini jackets and presented in a premium slipcase. Included is a stunning 112-page book packed with rare photographs, memorabilia, Grammy Award-winning liner notes by Bob Blumenthal, contributions from producers Michael Cuscuna and Bob Belden, and a remembrance from drummer Jimmy Cobb. The original release won two Grammy Awards, including Best Boxed Set/Special Limited Edition Packaging and Best Liner Notes.
Tracklist
Disc 1
1. Two Bass Hit (Alternate Take)
2. Two Bass Hit
3. Ah-leu-cha (Alternate Take)
4. Ah-leu-cha
5. Ah-leu-cha (Take 5)
6. Little Melonae
7. Budo (Alternate Take)
8. Budo
9. Dear Old Stockholm
10. Bye Bye Blackbird (Alternate Take)
11. Bye Bye Blackbird
12. Tadd's Delight
13. Tadd's Delight (Alternate Take)
Disc 2
1. Dear Old Stockholm (Alternate Take)
2. All of You (Alternate Take)
3. All of You
4. Sweet Sue, Just You (First Version)
5. Sweet Sue, Just You (False Start With Discussion By Leonard Bernstein & Miles Davis)
6. Sweet Sue, Just You (Alternate Take)
7. Sweet Sue, Just You
8. Miles Davis Comments
9. 'Round Midnight
10. Two Bass Hit (Alternate Take)
11. Two Bass Hit
12. Billy Boy
13. Straight, No Chaser (Alternate Take)
Disc 3
1. Straight, No Chaser
2. Milestones (Alternate Take)
3. Milestones
4. Sid's Ahead
5. Little Melonae
6. Dr. Jekyll
7. On Green Dolphin Street
8. Fran-dance (Alternate Take)
9. Fran-dance
10. Stella By Starlight
Disc 4
1. Love for Sale
2. Freddie Freeloader (False Start)
3. Freddie Freeloader
4. So What
5. Blue in Green
6. Flamenco Sketches (Alternate Take)
7. Miles Davis Comments
8. Flamenco Sketches
9. All Blues
Disc 5
1. Some Day My Prince Will Come
2. Teo
3. Introduction By Willis Conover
4. Ah-leu-cha
5. Straight, No Chaser
6. Fran-dance
7. Two Bass Hit
8. Bye Bye Blackbird (Live at Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI - July 1958)
9. The Theme (Live at Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI - July 1958)
Disc 6
1. If I Were a Bell (Live at the Plaza Hotel, New York, NY - September 1958)
2. Oleo (Live at the Plaza Hotel, New York, NY - September 1958)
3. My Funny Valentine (Live at the Plaza Hotel, New York, NY - September 1958)
4. Straight, No Chaser (Live at the Plaza Hotel, New York, NY - September 1958)
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