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  Jazz Standards: 'Round Midnight
“‘Round Midnight” is Thelonious Monk’s best-known jazz composition and carries the grand distinction of being the most-recorded jazz standard written by any jazz musician.
A major turning point for “’Round Midnight,” for Miles Davis, and also for the world of jazz was Davis’ show-stopping performance of the song at the 1955 Newport Jazz Festival.
This is one of the best-loved versions of ‘Round Midnight and one of the definitive recordings of the classic 1950s Davis quintet with John Coltrane.
www.jazzstandards.com /compositions-0/roundmidnight.htm   (1652 words)

  
 'Round Midnight (song) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is thought that Monk originally composed the song sometime between 1940 and 1941, however Harry Colomby claims that Monk may have written an early version around 1936 (at the age of 19) with the title "Grand Finale".
Davis had previously recorded "'Round Midnight" for Prestige in 1953 (with a group including Sonny Rollins and Charlie Parker), and he recorded it again in 1958 as part of the Michel Legrand orchestra.
The song remained in Davis's live set until 1969, at a time when he had largely abandoned other jazz standards and was exploring jazz fusion, and several concert recordings by Davis have been commercially released.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/'Round_Midnight_(song)   (524 words)

  
 The DVD Journal | Quick Reviews: Round Midnight
And that's what 1986's Round Midnight is ultimately about — the power of personal connections through music, surrender, kindness, and inspiration.
Round Midnight is less talky than most movies we're used to, and every line counts in a story where music does so much of the speaking.
Round Midnight is a welcome addition to Warner's jazz-related releases, and it's a fitting companion to Warner's DVD edition of Bird.
www.dvdjournal.com /quickreviews/r/roundmidnight.q.shtml   (553 words)

  
 Round Midnight with Dexter Gordon
"Round Midnight" is the film that no one thought would ever be made.
When we were doing the Studio Davout scene where the version of "Round Midnight" with the two basses is being recorded, there were many long idle chunks of time while the crew was setting up shots.
During the shooting of "Round Midnight", history ran deep on and off screen.
www.falkoner.net /~jes/dexter/roundmid.shtml   (1041 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Round About Midnight: Music: Miles Davis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Stylistically, Midnight encompasses standards (or soon-to-be standards) such as "Dear Old Stockholm," "Bye-Bye Blackbird," Tadd Dameron's "Tadd's Delight," and Jackie McLean's forward-thinking composition "Little Melonae." Miles and company reprise "Budo" from the historic Birth of the Cool sessions.
The other highlight is the downright otherworldly performance of Monk's "Round Midnight" (of which Monk apparently did not approve), where Coltrane shows early signs of breaking through.
"'Round Midnight" is Miles's muted trumpet feature, in which he performed that previous year at the Newport Jazz Festival and brought his name back into the public eye.
www.amazon.ca /Round-About-Midnight-Miles-Davis/dp/B00005B58W   (1516 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Round Midnight: Video: Dexter Gordon,François Cluzet,Gabrielle Haker,Sandra Reaves-Phillips,Lonette ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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.
Round Midnight is the most delicate, sensitive and deep movie I've ever watched.
"Round Midnight" is a masterpiece of a film that portrays the life of a jazz musician on an extended residence in Paris in the 1950's whose struggle with alcoholism and abuse by his "handlers" invites the friendship of a young Frenchman who attempts to aid him in sobriety and salvation.
www.amazon.com /Round-Midnight-Dexter-Gordon/dp/6300271145   (2762 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Round Midnight - Original Soundtrack at Epinions.com
The moving 1986 period film, Round Midnight, captures the essence of the vibrant jazz scene in Paris in the 1950's.
The recording opens with the title track 'Round Midnight, a slow paced moody, melancholy, number featuring bass, piano, and drums, that changes pace mid- way through with an upbeat piano solo and glistening percussion.
The final piece, is a rambling, 13:11 minute, extemporaneous sounding live version of the title tune, 'Round Midnight, from Gordon's quintet performing live at the Village Vanguard in 1967, complete with flugelhorn accents by Woody Shaw.
www.epinions.com /content_194821590660?linkin_id=3057321   (880 words)

  
 'Round About Midnight - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
'Round About Midnight is an album released in 1956 (see 1956 in music) by jazz musician Miles Davis.
At the Newport Jazz Festival in 1955, Davis performed the song "'Round Midnight" as part of an all-star jam session, with the song's composer Thelonious Monk, along with Connie Kay and Percy Heath of the Modern Jazz Quartet, Zoot Sims, and Gerry Mulligan.
Davis was still under contract to Prestige Records, but had an agreement that he could record material for Columbia to release after the expiry of his Prestige contract.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/'Round_About_Midnight   (718 words)

  
 'Round Midnight: Live Band for Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and Parties
‘Round Midnight also plays private parties for discerning brides and grooms, event planners, and eclectic clients up and down the Eastern Seaboard.
Members of the energizing, 10 piece 'Round Midnight have also performed on American Idol, and with such notables as Patti La Belle, LeAnn Rhimes, Reba McEntire, the Jimmy Dorsey Big Band, Quincy Jones, Kenny Rogers, Tom Jones, and the National, Boston and Detroit Symphony Orchestras.
From the classic elegance of swing, to the driving funk of today's dance grooves, 'Round Midnight’s trio of lead vocalists infuses your event with energy, enthusiasm and unparalleled musicianship.
www.entertainment-exchange.com /bands/round_midnight.htm   (342 words)

  
 'Round Midnight
To be a success, you need to recognize that both sides of the coin exist.
At 'Round Midnight we cater to students of all ages and all levels of experience.
Your technical skills will be honed and should you have an interest in specializing in either performance or composing/arranging, 'Round Midnight will guide you so that you can fulful your maximum potential.
www.roundmidnight.ca   (303 words)

  
 PBS - JAZZ A Film By Ken Burns: Behind the Beat - Recording Spotlights: Round Midnight
Round Midnight was the first of his pieces to be recorded, and for that honor the bandleader and the producer attached their names to the composer's credits.
This was common practice during the Swing Era, and Monk tried never to let it happen again.
And like another of his mentors, Duke Ellington, Monk had the ability to glean the essence of another person's composition, and turn it into something that sounded like one of his own creations.
www.pbs.org /jazz/beat/spotlight_round.htm   (277 words)

  
 CD Baby: ROUND MIDNIGHT: We'll be right back
Round Midnight is a quartet of musicians who share a love of jazz, and get together for the joy of playing........and it shows !
Peter took up violin at the age of eight, and played in small ensembles and school orchestras.
Robin says getting in the groove (& swing) with Round Midnight is a real treat.
cdbaby.com /cd/roundmidnight   (586 words)

  
 Moongarden - Round Midnight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Round Midnight is an excellent opener in the vein of modern Marillion and with a hint of Gazpacho.
There are a few pointers back to Genesis, like the guitar in Round Midnight.
The vocal presence and melodies are excellent, and the result is an emotional album, without overdoing it, about urban life, and the resulting loneliness and despair.
www.cs.uu.nl /people/jur/reviews/roundmidnight.html   (444 words)

  
 'Round Midnight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Dm Bm7-5 Em7-5 A7 It begins to tell 'round midnight, 'round midnight; Dm7 G7 Bbm7 Gdim Am7 D7 I do pretty well 'til af - ter sun - down Gm7 C7 Dm Dm+7 Supper time, I'm feelin' sad, Fdim G7 Bb7 A7 But it really gets bad 'round mid - night.
Dm Bm7-5 Em7-5 A7 Mem'ries always start 'round midnight, 'round midnight; Dm G7 Bbm7 Gdim Am7 D7 Haven't got the heart to stand those mem - 'ries; Gm7 C7 Dm Dm+7 When my heart is still with you, Fdim G7 A7 Dm Dm+7 And old midnight knows it too.
Dm Bm7-5 Em7-5 A7 Let our love take wing some midnight, 'round midnight; Dm G7 Bbm7 Gdim Am7 D7 Let the angels sing for your re - turn - ing; Gm7 C7 Dm Dm+7 Bbm9 Let our love be safe and sound Fdim G7 Bb7 A7 Dm When old midnight comes a - round.
www.theguitarguy.com /roundmid.htm   (262 words)

  
 Round Midnight
'ROUND MIDNIGHT is the moving story of an expatriate fl jazz musician and his struggle to create the bebop sound in 1959 Paris.
Gordon goes the limit as Turner, dedicating his performance to all the cats who've gone before.
Certain Round Midnight article data provided by the Movie Review Query Engine.
www.rottentomatoes.com /m/round_midnight   (441 words)

  
 Round Midnight
It begins to tell `round midnight, `round midnight.
When my heart is still with you and old midnight knows it too.
Let our love take wing some midnight, `round midnight.
www.spiritofsinatra.com /pages/Lyrics/r/Round_Midnight.htm   (95 words)

  
 Round Midnight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
From the first time I played this tune with Dizzy on tour in Maine, I fell in love with this tune.
Dizzy himself said that if he had to be left alone on a desert island with just one piece of music to play for the rest of his life, it would be Round Midnight.
This recording marks the first time I was able to craft a solo over these changes, a milestone which gives me courage to expand to other wonderful works I've heard capable musicians play while I was backing them on drums or bass.
oii.org /MEB/midnight.html   (125 words)

  
 'Round Midnight (1986)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The tenor sax player who has just been booked at the Blue Note was once known as one of the greats...
A perfect movie for round' midnight or a rainy day.
I like jazz and the title of it "Round' Midnight" grabbed my attention (also, it was on the bargain bin for only $7.99!).
us.imdb.com /Title?0090557   (435 words)

  
 'Round Midnight A Cappella Quartet
Larry has been a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) for 3 years, and currently holds a leadership role in the Manhattan Chapter as Tenor Section Leader.
Larry competed with 'Round Midnight in the 2005 and 2006 District quartet competitions.
Jeff is the Vice President of Music/Performance and Assistant Musical Director for the Long Island Sound barbershop chorus.
www.roundmidnightquartet.com /bios.html   (276 words)

  
 'Round Midnight A Cappella Quartet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
'Round Midnight is an a cappella quartet of music educators from the Long Island/Manhattan area of New York.
The quartet has been featured in numerous showcases, performed for all types of events and audiences, and is the current New York Regional Harmony Sweepstakes Champion.
© 2006 ‘Round Midnight Tel: 212.580.0904 Built by EHolt
www.roundmidnightquartet.com   (53 words)

  
 'Round Midnight, MP3 Album Music Download at eMusic
Five of the seven songs (which include "Make Someone Happy," "Since I Fell for You" and the theme from "A Streetcar Named Desire") find Burrell assisted by pianist Richard Wyands (who also played electric piano), bassist Reggie Johnson and drummer Lenny McBrowne.
"'Round Midnight" is played by Burrell with pianist Joe Sample, bassist Johnson and drummer Paul Humphrey while "Blues in the Night" is an unaccompanied guitar solo.
Although the music overall is well-played, no real sparks fly and the results often border on being sleepy.
www.emusic.com /album/10604/10604825.html   (258 words)

  
 'Round Midnight
It begins to tell 'Round midnight, 'round midnight; I do pretty well 'Til after sundown; Supper time, I'm feelin' sad But it really gets bad 'Round midnight Mem'ries always start 'Round midnight, 'round midnight; Haven't got the heart To stand those memories When my heart is still with you And old midnight Knows it too.
Darling, I need you; Lately I find You're out of my arms And I'm out of my mind.
Let our hearts take wing 'Round midnight, 'round midnight; Let the angels sing For your returning; Let our love be safe and sound 'Til old midnight Comes around.
stingetc.com /lyrics/round.shtml   (137 words)

  
 Round Midnight Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
No, I haven’t found another gorgeous female singer to perform with (perish the thought!) But I have decided to carry on the tradition of Round Midnight as a soloist, playing guitar and singing, though the repertoire is a little more varied than before, reflecting my roots in classic rock and pop.
So, is it still Round Midnight without Sirena?
Oh I don’t know, but I have this website and I didn’t feel like taking it down yet, so for now I guess the answer is yes.
www.roundmidnightjazz.com   (139 words)

  
 Amazon.com: 'Round About Midnight: Music: Miles Davis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
This is Miles Davis' debut with Columbia records, and since 1955, the year in which "Round About Midnight" was released, neither Columbia nor the world of jazz would remain the same.
This is the remastered version, and while the term "remastered" gets bandied about very casually when marketing releases, I can assure you that the folks at Sony did a great job here.
First and foremost, the title track, while very good performed by Monk, is found in its definitive version on this record.
www.amazon.com /Round-About-Midnight-Miles-Davis/dp/B00005B58W   (1531 words)

  
 Dexter Gordon : The Other Side of Round Midnight - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
Dexter Gordon : The Other Side of Round Midnight
One of two albums recorded on the set of the movie Round Midnight, The Other Side of Round Midnight features tenor-saxophonist Dexter Gordon (the star of the film) in a minor role, playing on just four of the nine numbers.
the other side of round midnight - similar albums
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,94187,00.html   (186 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Round Midnight: DVD: Dexter Gordon,François Cluzet,Gabrielle Haker,Sandra Reaves-Phillips,Lonette ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Audio CD Round Midnight: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
For more information about "Round Midnight" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
It's a movie that goes much beyond jazz and musicians.
www.amazon.com /Round-Midnight-Dexter-Gordon/dp/B000053V7O   (2523 words)

  
 Dexter Gordon - Round Midnight Live '87
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 Rolling Stone : Jazz Round Midnight : Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Rolling Stone : Jazz Round Midnight : Review
Give us your review of Jazz Round Midnight
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 Amazon.co.jp: 'Round About Midnight: 音楽: Miles Davis
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'Round About Midnight [Original recording remastered] [from US] [Import]
この時期のマイルスといえばプレスティジのマラソンセッションとして有名な4部作があるが、同時期のCBSにおける代表作。とりわけ標題曲であるセロニアス・モンクのRound About Midnight はビ・バップ時代からの名曲だが、ノン・ビブラートによるクールなミュート・トランペットでこれほどモダンに再生したのは、マイルスのセンスのよさ以外の何者でもない。コルトレーンというほとんど無名に近かったテナー・サックスをフイーチャーし、ガーランド、チェンバース、フィーリー・ジョーという黄金のリズム隊によるオリジナル・クインテットは50年代後半のモダン・ジャズシーンのベーシックを確立する。All of You、Bye Bye Blackbird、Dear Old Stockholm といった歌ものやバラードのロマンティックな選曲とジャケットのモノトーンかっこよさは50年代ジャズの醍醐味を伝えてくれる。
www.amazon.co.jp /Round-About-Midnight-Miles-Davis/dp/B00005B58W   (40 words)

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