The Complete Columbia Recordings 1955-1961 - Miles Davis and John Coltrane [CD]

'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.

Disc 1
1. Two Bass Hit (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis (3.21)
2. Two Bass Hit - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones (3.44)
3. Ah-leu-cha (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis (5.51)
4. Ah-leu-cha - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones (5.53)
5. Ah-leu-cha (Take 5) - Miles Davis (5.25)
6. Little Melonae - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones (7.22)
7. Budo (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis (5.02)
8. Budo - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones (4.17)
9. Dear Old Stockholm - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones (7.51)
10. Bye Bye Blackbird (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis (7.50)
11. Bye Bye Blackbird - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones (7.56)
12. Tadd's Delight - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones (4.28)
13. Tadd's Delight (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis (4.17)

Disc 2
1. Dear Old Stockholm (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis (6.42)
2. All of You (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis (7.31)
3. All of You - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones (7.03)
4. Sweet Sue, Just You (First Version) - Miles Davis (4.23)
5. Sweet Sue, Just You (False Start With Discussion By Leonard Bernstein & Miles Davis) - Miles Davis (1.58)
6. Sweet Sue, Just You (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis (3.32)
7. Sweet Sue, Just You - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones (3.41)
8. Miles Davis Comments - Miles Davis (0.30)
9. 'Round Midnight - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones (5.57)
10. Two Bass Hit (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis/John Coltrane/Cannonball Adderley/Red Garland/Paul Chambers/Philly Joe Jones (4.32)
11. Two Bass Hit - Miles Davis/John Coltrane/Cannonball Adderley/Red Garland/Paul Chambers/Philly Joe Jones (5.13)
12. Billy Boy - Miles Davis/John Coltrane/Cannonball Adderley/Red Garland/Paul Chambers/Philly Joe Jones (7.12)
13. Straight, No Chaser (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis/John Coltrane/Cannonball Adderley/Red Garland/Paul Chambers/Philly Joe Jones (10.27)

Disc 3
1. Straight, No Chaser - Miles Davis/John Coltrane/Cannonball Adderley/Red Garland/Paul Chambers/Philly Joe Jones (10.37)
2. Milestones (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis/John Coltrane/Cannonball Adderley/Red Garland/Paul Chambers/Philly Joe Jones (6.01)
3. Milestones - Miles Davis/John Coltrane/Cannonball Adderley/Red Garland/Paul Chambers/Philly Joe Jones (5.44)
4. Sid's Ahead - Miles Davis/John Coltrane/Cannonball Adderley/Red Garland/Paul Chambers/Philly Joe Jones (13.02)
5. Little Melonae - Miles Davis (7.55)
6. Dr. Jekyll - Miles Davis/John Coltrane/Cannonball Adderley/Red Garland/Paul Chambers/Philly Joe Jones (5.49)
7. On Green Dolphin Street - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley & Bill Evans (9.50)
8. Fran-dance (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis (5.52)
9. Fran-dance - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley & Bill Evans (5.49)
10. Stella By Starlight - Miles Davis, John Coltrane & Bill Evans (4.43)

Disc 4
1. Love for Sale - Miles Davis (11.49)
2. Freddie Freeloader (False Start) - Miles Davis (1.27)
3. Freddie Freeloader - Miles Davis (9.48)
4. So What - Miles Davis (9.23)
5. Blue in Green - Miles Davis (5.38)
6. Flamenco Sketches (Alternate Take) - Miles Davis (9.33)
7. Miles Davis Comments - Miles Davis (0.44)
8. Flamenco Sketches - Miles Davis (9.27)
9. All Blues - Miles Davis (11.32)

Disc 5
1. Some Day My Prince Will Come - Miles Davis (9.05)
2. Teo - Miles Davis (9.36)
3. Introduction By Willis Conover - Miles Davis (2.15)
4. Ah-leu-cha - Miles Davis (5.52)
5. Straight, No Chaser - Miles Davis (8.47)
6. Fran-dance - Miles Davis (7.13)
7. Two Bass Hit - Miles Davis (4.10)
8. Bye Bye Blackbird (Live at Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI - July 1958) - Miles Davis/John Coltrane/Bill Evans/Cannonball Adderley/Paul Chambers/Jimmy Cobb (9.10)
9. The Theme (Live at Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI - July 1958) - Miles Davis/John Coltrane/Bill Evans/Cannonball Adderley/Paul Chambers/Jimmy Cobb (2.48)

Disc 6
1. If I Were a Bell (Live at the Plaza Hotel, New York, NY - September 1958) - Miles Davis (8.30)
2. Oleo (Live at the Plaza Hotel, New York, NY - September 1958) - Miles Davis (10.38)
3. My Funny Valentine (Live at the Plaza Hotel, New York, NY - September 1958) - Miles Davis (10.18)
4. Straight, No Chaser (Live at the Plaza Hotel, New York, NY - September 1958) - Miles Davis (10.56)