Dexter gordon the other side of round midnight 1992, cd. Find dexter gordon discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The project typically includes a film screening at a cultural or educational venue followed by a panel discussion on the production. Looking for volume 82 dexter gordon by jamey aebersold jazz sheet music download. Dexter gordonthe other side of round midnight jazz ost. Dale turner dexter gordon is a brilliant american saxophonist who comes to paris for his last chance at success in warner bros. The other side of round midnight dexter gordon allmusic. From the first moments when dexter gordon sails into the opening song full of brightness and confidence, it is obvious that go. Round midnight original motion picture soundtrack columbia 1995.
Dexter gordon plays body and soul in the noted film. His third comeback occurred when he was picked to star in the motion picture round midnight. Around midnight, the story of a black jazz musicians struggle to create the bebop sound in 1950s paris. Dexter gordon other side of round midnight 1986 flac. Dexter gordon, wayne shorter, bobby hutcherson, herbie hancock, pierre michelot, billy higgins paris, france, july 112, 1985. The squirrel subtitled live in montmatre, copenhagen 67 is a live album by american saxophonist dexter gordon recorded at the jazzhus montmartre in copenhagen, denmark in 1967 by danmarks radio and released on the blue note label in 1997. Later in his career, he achieved the status of an american icon with his lead role in bernard taverniers 1986 film, round midnight, which garnered him an academy award nomination. The album features performances by hancock, freddie hubbard, ron carter, tony williams, bobby mcferrin, dexter gordon, pierre michelot, billy higgins, john mclaughlin, chet baker, bobby hutcherson, wayne shorter, lonette mckee, and.
New biography reveals the life and legacy of saxophonist dexter gordon gordon started out as a bebop prodigy in the 40s, and went on to star in the 86 film round midnight. In round midnight, reallife jazz legend dexter gordon brilliantly portrays the fictional tenor sax player dale turner. In addition to gordon, this historic and generally wellrounded album has performances by pianists herbie hancock and cedar walton, vocalist. Irvin was more on top, but he was nuts on the tenor. This was his last recording of body and soul except for a perfunctory version in the movie round midnight. However, the performances also feature wayne shorter on tenor and soprano, trumpeters palle mikkelborg and freddie hubbard, pianists herbie hancock and. Find dexter gordon discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Or are you looking to get the best in quality for jamey aebersold jazz volume 82 dexter gordon free sheet music download. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of round midnight. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most.
Jazz standards songs and instrumentals round midnight. The other side of round midnightis an album that needs to be considered with a grain of salt, as the record showcases the last recordings released under gordon s name, though one must keep in mind that dexter gordon does not appear on all of the tracks. Like the music it celebrates, round midnight is long on atmosphere, short on formal structure, alert and open to improvisation, making this 1986 drama the most authentic glimpse of jazz yet filmed. In the acclaimed 1986 film round midnight, the great tenor saxophonist dexter gordon plays an aging american jazzman living in paris in the late 1950s, struggling to control his addiction to alcohol so he can keep playing every night at the blue note in saintgermaindespres. Dexter gordon quintet after midnight steeplechase d scs1226 dexter gordon quintet after midnight steeplechase d sccd31226 dexter gordon live at the amsterdam paradiso catfish du 5c 188. Rent round midnight 1986 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Dexter played behind the beat a lot, but it swing so hard. He was one of the first players of the instrument in the bebop idiom of musicians such as charlie parker, dizzy gillespie, and bud powell. Listen to your favorite songs from other side of round midnight by dexter gordon now. This film screening project was created to celebrate dexter gordon s academy awardnominated acting performance and to explore the historical relationship between jazz and cinema through the 1986 french film round midnight warner bros. Jazztimes written by maxine gordon, sophisticated giant a biography presents the life and legacy of tenor saxophonist dexter gordon 19231990, one of the major innovators of modern jazz. Not the least reason for this is tenor saxophonist dexter gordon s portrayal of dale turner, an american expatriate jazzman adrift in 1950s paris.
In taverniers jazz classic, dexter plays expatriate dale turner, a great creative artist, revealing the pain which often accompanies the exploration of beauty. A great tenor saxophonist, charismatic dexter gordon starred in round midnight 1986 as an american jazz musician struggling to get by in paris. Dexter gordonthe other side of round midnight jazz ost eac. Mar 19, 2012 legendary tenor saxophonist dexter gordon was a focal point of the bebop and hard bop revolutions. New biography reveals the life and legacy of saxophonist. A transcription and analysis of the tenor solo, reids bass line, and the chord changes allows for a detailed study of structural features of dexters solo, and the. The resurgence of dexter gordon vinyl dexter gordon. Previous sheet music next sheet music round midnight. Playback options listening on switch spotify device. The other side of round midnightis an album that needs to be considered with a grain of salt, as the record showcases the last recordings released under gordons name, though one must keep in mind that dexter gordon does not appear on all of the tracks. It begins to tell round midnight, midnight i do pretty well, till after sundown suppertime im feelin sad but it really gets ba. I recorded myself a few times alongside a dexter gordon recording, and low and behold, i sounded pretty similar. Order now 20182019 book event schedule the dexter gordon. Dexter gordon the other side of round midnight download flac.
Only in his last years as an actor in the acclaimed movie round midnight did dexter gordon gain widespread popularity, but jazz musicians have known about him for decades through his big band sound, hard swing, and roaring. As time goes bywith dexter gordon the other side of round midnight 3. The life and legacy of dexter gordon a mustread for jazz fans. The society welcomes requests for public screenings of the film at local and international venues. The album features performances by hancock, freddie hubbard, ron carter, tony williams, bobby mcferrin, dexter gordon, pierre michelot, billy higgins, john mclaughlin, chet baker, bobby hutcherson, wayne. Jamey aebersold jazzvolume 82 dexter gordon free sheet music download pdf. He was nominated for an academy award four years before his death. Dexter gordon was charming in his laconic way, and it was cool seeing greats like freddie hubbard in the film, but the dark protagonist proved depressing for me as i pursued a career in music at the time as well.
Listen free to dexter gordon go cheese cake, i guess ill hang my tears out to dry and more. Download dexter gordon the other side of round midnight flac album free. Starring reallife tenorsax great dexter gordon, performing live with some of the worlds top jazz musicians on screen such as ron carter, wayne shorter, freddie hubbard, john mclaughlin, billy. Martin scorsese, philippe noiret and wayne shorter appear in cameos. Read about round midnight by dexter gordon and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Jamey aebersold jazzvolume 82 dexter gordon free sheet. Round midnight is a soundtrack album by herbie hancock featuring music recorded for bertrand taverniers film round midnight released in 1986 on columbia records.
Dexter gordon, slide hampton a day in copenhagen 19692017 official digital download 24bit88,2khz dexter gordon dexter calling 19612015 official digital download 24bit192khz. Altogether eleven tracks lasting around fifty minutes or so plus a bonus track of dexter gordon s round midnight from 1976 lasting minutes. Round midnight original motion picture soundtrack dexter. Round midnight is a 1986 americanfrench musical drama film directed by bertrand tavernier and written by tavernier and david rayfiel. Although the cd is released under gordon s name it really ought to have been released under the name of herbie hancock who plays on ten of the eleven tracks, and was the main arranger. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. But round midnight is not a musical, nor is it about music, musicians or jazz, and if you just want to listen.
Gordon will forever be known as the sophisticated giant, a man who had a gregarious stage presence and was able to coax smooth velvety. Dexter gordon february 27, 1923 april 25, 1990 was an american jazz tenor saxophonist. Dexter gordon was nominated for an academy award in the 1986 french film round midnight. This set was recorded in 1974, 11 years before bertrand taverniers film round midnight with dexter gordon in the leading role opened internationally. Herbie hancock piano, tony williams drums, ron carter bass. The other side of round midnight is an album by american jazz saxophonist dexter gordon recorded in 1985 and released on the blue note label.
In addition to gordon, this historic and generally wellrounded album has performances by pianists herbie hancock and cedar walton, vocalist bobby mcferrin, bassists. Gordon remained a popular figure until his gradually worsening health made him only semiactive by the early 80s. Join us as we screen the classic jazz film round midnight, starring legendary saxophonist dexter gordon and featuring amazing performances by herbie hancock, wayne shorter, bobby hutcherson, tony williams, freddie hubbard, and moreas the iconic movie celebrates its 30th anniversary. Other side of round midnight by dexter gordon on amazon. Read about round midnight by dexter gordon and see the artwork, lyrics. Large database of subtitles for movies, tv series and anime at opensubtitles. A stellar quartet including the stylish pianist sonny clark. The album was recorded during the making of for bertrand taverniers 1986 film round midnight which also produced the academy awardwinning soundtrack album. My funny valentinewith miles davis my funny valentine 5. Dexter gordon the other side of round midnight discogs.
Dexter gordon the other side of round midnight 1986, dmm. The only musician ever nominated for an oscar was dexter ltd gordon long tall dexter for his role in bertrand taverniers round midnight. Herbie hancock rare transcriptions 2 jap d4pqpvom3rnp. It stars dexter gordon, francois cluzet and herbie hancock. Although tenorsaxophonist dexter gordon who is only actually on five of the 11 songs was past his prime, his realistic acting gained him a nomination for an oscar.
Dexter gordon doin allright 19612015 official digital. Its subject, dale turner played by dexter gordon, is a composite of brilliant but bruised jazz warriors who left america behind for selfimposed. Aug 01, 2017 searching for jamey aebersold jazz volume 82 dexter gordon sheet music pdf. This is the official soundtrack from the movie round midnight. A while back, i got compliments from players and my private teacher telling me that i sounded like dexter gordon, too. Round midnight, with its portrayal of an ageing american exile in paris, is one of the very best ever made. Steeplechase refrained from releasing it until 1987, however, which is actually quite strange considering the iron was hot at the time, but such is the mysterious life of independents. Gordon s height was 6 feet 6 inches 198 cm, so he was also known as long tall dexter and sophisticated giant. Saxophonist dexter gordon portrays dale turner, a fictional musician inspired by a number of famed jazz figures, including bud powell and lester young. Download dexter gordon the other side of round midnight jazz ost eac flac torrent for free, hd full movie streaming also available in limetorrents. Nov 27, 2018 new biography reveals the life and legacy of saxophonist dexter gordon gordon started out as a bebop prodigy in the 40s, and went on to star in the 86 film round midnight. Other side of round midnight by dexter gordon on amazon music. Dexter gordon the other side of round midnight 1986.
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