'Round Midnight (film Tavernier)

Dexter Gordon · 1986 (year to be confirmed) · Soundtrack of the Bertrand Tavernier film.

Context

In Bertrand Tavernier's film (1986), Dexter Gordon plays a saxophonist inspired by Lester Young and Bud Powell, a role that earns him an Oscar nomination for best actor. Herbie Hancock wrote the score and received the Oscar for best score. The recordings, among Gordon's last, were released on two albums.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Neoclassicism, Young Lions, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's). Among the origins and influences of Neoclassicism, Young Lions: Hard bop, Modal.

By the same artist

• Fried Bananas (1969)
• Good Bait (1969)
• Willow Weep for Me (1963)
• The Chase (1947)
• Long Tall Dexter (1946)

Sources

• EN: Round Midnight (film)
• EN: The Other Side of Round Midnight
• EN: Round Midnight (soundtrack)

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