Originally composed by in 1944, "'Round Midnight" is widely considered one of the most significant and frequently recorded pieces in the jazz canon.
: Dexter Gordon stars as Dale Turner , a character based on a composite of jazz legends Lester Young and Bud Powell . Gordon was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance. round_midnight
Directed by , the film 'Round Midnight is a wistful, tragic portrait of a jazz musician's life in 1950s Paris. Originally composed by in 1944, "'Round Midnight" is
: The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Score , composed by Herbie Hancock , who also appeared in the film. Directed by , the film 'Round Midnight is
: The film features a "who's who" of jazz and cinema, including Martin Scorsese , Wayne Shorter , and John McLaughlin . Other Notable References Darmon Meader: Round Midnight: SSATB sheet music
: Struggling with substance abuse in New York, Turner travels to Paris to play at the Le Blue Note jazz club. There, he is befriended by a French graphic designer named Francis, who helps him regain his footing and personal connections.
: While Monk’s original is the foundation, Miles Davis recorded what many consider the definitive version on his 1957 album, 'Round About Midnight .