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: While Monk’s original is the foundation, Miles Davis recorded what many consider the definitive version on his 1957 album, 'Round About Midnight .

: 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.

: 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

: 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

Originally composed by in 1944, "'Round Midnight" is widely considered one of the most significant and frequently recorded pieces in the jazz canon. : While Monk’s original is the foundation, Miles

: 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 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 : Dexter Gordon stars as Dale Turner ,

: The song is a slow, bluesy ballad known for its complex harmonic structure and "rubato" opening, which leads into a dramatic climax.