Directed by , the film 'Round Midnight is a wistful, tragic portrait of a jazz musician's life in 1950s Paris.
The feature "" most famously refers to a seminal jazz standard and an Academy Award-winning film that captures the soul of the 1950s jazz scene. The Iconic Jazz Standard
: While Monk’s original is the foundation, Miles Davis recorded what many consider the definitive version on his 1957 album, 'Round About Midnight .
: 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.
: The piece often departs from standard swing rhythms, utilizing subtle tempo fluctuations that allow performers to inject personal expression and atmospheric quality into the performance. The 1986 Feature Film
: 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
