Miles Davis - Seven Steps To Heaven (1963) [2010 SACD]

In 1963, Miles Davis was at a transitional point in his career, without a regular group and wondering what his future musical direction would be. At the time he recorded the music heard on this disc, he was in the process of forming a new band, as can be seen from the personnel: tenor saxophonist George Coleman, Victor Feldman (who turned down the job) and Herbie Hancock on pianos, bassist Ron Carter, and Frank Butler and Tony Williams on drums. Recorded at two separate sessions, this set is highlighted by the classic "Seven Steps To Heaven," "Joshua" and slow passionate versions of "Basin Street Blues" and "Baby Won't You Please Come Home."

Tracks:

01. Basin Street Blues 10:29
02. Seven Steps To Heaven 6:24
03. I Fall In Love Too Easily 6:47
04. So Near So Far 7:00
05. Baby Won't You Please Come Home 8:27
06. Joshua 7:01

Personnel:

Miles Davis (trumpet)
George Coleman (tenor saxophone)
Victor Feldman & Herbie Hancock (pianos)
Ron Carter (bass)
Frank Butler & Tony Williams (drums)