Seven Steps: The Complete Columbia Recordings Of Miles Davis (1963-1964): This 7-CD box set (released in 2004) explores Miles’ slow and careful development of his so-called “second great quintet,” whose rhythm section comprised Herbie Hancock (piano), Ron Carter (bass), and Tony Williams (drums). Saxophonist George Coleman is heard on most of the music for the LPs Seven Steps To Heaven, Quiet Nights, Miles Davis In Europe, My Funny Valentine, and Four & More; and Sam Rivers joined for Miles In Tokyo. But it is not until the final CD’s Miles In Berlin that Wayne Shorter enters the picture and the classic quintet’s lineup was finalized.

Tracklist:

DISC 1

1. Joshua (Album Version) 5:24
2. I Fall in Love Too Easily 6:44
3. Baby Won't You Please Come Home (Album Version) 8:25
4. So Near, So Far (Album Version) 5:11
5. Basin Street Blues (Album Version) 10:27
6. Seven Steps to Heaven (take 3) 5:29
7. Seven Steps to Heaven (take 5) 6:11
8. Summer Night (Album Version) 6:02

DISC 2

1. Seven Steps to Heaven (rehearsal take) 6:57
2. Seven Steps to Heaven 6:23
3. So Near, So Far (Album Version) 6:56
4. Joshua 6:58
5. Introduction by Andre Francis (Live) 1:00
6. Autumn Leaves (Live) 13:55
7. Milestones (Live) 9:17
8. I Thought About You (Live) 11:48

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