description Round Midnight Overview
Round Midnight, directed by Bertrand Tavernier, features Dexter Gordon and utilizes music from Herbie Hancock’s arrangements of Thelonious Monk compositions, notably “‘Round Midnight”. The film was released in 1986 and explores themes related to the musical piece featured throughout. It is based on a story by David Rayfiel.
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info Round Midnight Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1986 |
help Round Midnight FAQ
Is Dale Turner in Round Midnight based on a real jazz musician?
Dale Turner is fictional but draws particularly from pianist Bud Powell and saxophonist Lester Young. Dexter Gordon, himself a major tenor saxophonist, plays Turner and brings his own experience of the jazz world to the performance.
Why does Dale Turner move to Paris in Round Midnight?
Turner performs at the Blue Note in Paris while struggling with alcoholism and declining health. A French admirer named Francis, played by François Cluzet, tries to protect him and help him rebuild his life.
Who performed the music heard in Round Midnight?
Dexter Gordon played alongside prominent musicians including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, and Billy Higgins. Hancock composed and arranged the score, which won the Academy Award for Original Score.
Does Round Midnight use Thelonious Monk's song of the same name?
Yes, Monk's jazz standard "'Round Midnight" is central to the film's musical identity and supplies its title. The soundtrack also includes performances associated with the bebop tradition in which Gordon and the character Dale Turner belong.
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