: 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.
: The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Score , composed by Herbie Hancock , who also appeared in the film. round_midnight
Originally composed by in 1944, "'Round Midnight" is widely considered one of the most significant and frequently recorded pieces in the jazz canon. : Struggling with substance abuse in New York,
: The song is a slow, bluesy ballad known for its complex harmonic structure and "rubato" opening, which leads into a dramatic climax. Originally composed by in 1944, "'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
: 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 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