Round midnight is a photographic essay shot in detroit during the hours leading into and after 12. Part 2 lesson snippet from my new lesson how to play jazz guitar. Monk first recorded the song on the 1947 blue note album genius of modern music. Dexter gordons unique voice makes helps him become an interesting character to hear and the reallife jazz great proves to be a decent actor, too. Round midnight is a 1944 composition by pianist thelonious monk that quickly became a. The four women whose lives intersect in unpredictable ways as they struggle in love, motherhood, and friendship had me from page one. A version recorded by monks quintet was added to the grammy hall of fame in 1993. Four seemingly unconnected womens lives intersect in round midnight, the moving new novel from the author of we are called to rise. E m9 cm7 5 fm7 5 b 7alt e m9 a 7 bm7 e7 b m7 e 7 a m7 d 7 e m9 a 7 cm7 5 b7 5 b 7sus4 1. Be warned that some of the chords in the infamous real book version are wrong, and it also omits dizzys intro and ending. Page 260 nature boy miles davis jazz standard sheet music. Round midnight by laura mcbride is a 2017 touchtone publication.
Round midnight 2003 cast and crew in the 1950s, dale turner dexter gordon, a gifted black saxophonist with a drinking problem, leaves behind new york and his estranged family and relocates to. Absorbing, mesmerizing and impossible to put downthis unique and original novel weaves together the lives of four women, who have close or fateful connections and spans decades in time, finally bringing them all together in one space and time, where they will help and support one another in ways they never. Swing blue monk bright mississippi green chimneys monks dream reflections rhythmaning round midnight straight no chaser ugly beauty. The new content is very appropriate for our students. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. The real book volume i sixth edition c edition hal. Round midnight is a passionate, gripping and beautifully written novel. An intergenerational tale of four womenwhite, black, filipina, and mexicanset in las vegas from the 1950s to the present. He was still under contract to prestige, but he had an agreement that he could record material for columbia to release after the expiration of his prestige contract. I absolutely loved laura mcbrides debut novel we are called to rise so was eager for her new book. Based on the story of bud powell and francis paudras friendship with him. It is the most recorded jazz standard composed by a jazz. The real book has it in 6 flats and im thinking maybe thats not the most ideal guitar neck friendly key. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
This void has now found a real degree of fulfillment in the words of novelist laura mc bride on the pages of her book round midnight. Thelonious monk round midnight sheet music for piano. Ooh, lots of beatles sheet music to play on my new piano. Ive been working on my chord melody standards lately and got it in my head to learn round midnight. Print and download in pdf or midi round midnight bb monk. I would definately look at the scale choices on round midnight. Round about midnight was his first album for the label. Starting with june stein, who runs away from a boring marriage in new jersey and marries a budding casino owner, mcbride we are called to rise, 2014, etc. Margot livesey, author of mercury laura mcbride reminds us of the invisible threads that bind us together as she weaves the stories of four very different women into a haunting tale of love, loss, and the power to endure. Round midnight bb sheet music for piano download free. The title of the project comes from jazz pianist thelonious monks composition of the same name that has become a standard played by many musicians across many genres. Many of these have been in the works for years but were blocked by the republican congress.
Round midnight is a wonderful novel set in las vegas spanning 50 years19602010in the lives of generations of women. In round midnight, reallife jazz legend dexter gordon brilliantly portrays the fictional tenor sax player dale turner, a musician slowly losing the battle with alcoholism, estranged from his family, and hanging on by a thread in the 1950s new york jazz world. It also helps to learn the tune in its originally form. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Print and download round midnight sheet music in pdf. Thelonious monk playalong real book multitracks volume 7.
The feedback was positive from staff and students alike. So happy to say that round midnight has also taken its place among my favorites. Monk claims that he composed round midnight when he was 18 and eight years later, cootie williams recorded it with his orchestra. Tavernier defied the movie studio by insisting that reallife jazz tenor saxophonist dexter gordon play the role of turner. Oct 12, 2019 round midnight is a jazz standard by pianist thelonious monk.
The real books are the bestselling jazz books of all time. Jazz standards real book round midnight drums, bass. This was improvised from a basic leadsheet the standards real book p369 sher music. I particularly liked the fact that they drew on knife crime this i think is a really important topic currently. One of the biggest roadblocks when exploring jazz guitar is putting too much.
Round midnight from the jazz pianists ultimate guide to. The chords to round midnight in the current edition of the real book are closer to monks original intention that the ones in the old real book. Round midnight original motion picture soundtrack discogs. Round midnight is a superbly crafted music world drama in which gallic director bertrand tavernier pays a moving dramatic tribute to the great black musicians who lived and performed in paris in. Gordon, who himself played with bud powell in paris in the early 1960s, helped to revise and rewrite the script. Jazz standards songs and instrumentals round midnight. I like the real book for this reason, as my understanding is that the changes in the real book as opposed to the fake books that were floating around in the 70s and are still around today are from the original composer. Im looking at different music and the chords are all over the place. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Rent round midnight 1986 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. It is thought that monk originally composed the song sometime in 1940 or 1941. Wrecked is now available to book, so give us a call on 0121 440 8188. Round midnight is a tune written by the great innovative pianist thelonious monk. The new real book, egalement en trois volumes, publie chez sher music, et est plus lisible.
The notation came later derived from the midi file. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This is a very basic visual experience, but as far as the flick goes, this transfer handles all the details rather well. Round midnight sheet music thelonious monk real book. Please, subscribe to our channel and follow us on facebook.
Gordon, who himself played with bud powell in paris in the early 1960s, helped to. The problem is that the books were illegally produced and distributed, without any regard to law, or royalties paid to the composers who created these musical masterpieces. There is probably no single definitive version, however, since monk used different chords when playing the tune at different times. For 30 years the name robert schultz has represented a standard of excellence for piano compositions and arrangements. Round midnight was filmed in paris and new york city. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Tavernier defied the movie studio by insisting that real life jazz tenor saxophonist dexter gordon play the role of turner. Round midnight 1986 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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