: 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.
Directed by , the film 'Round Midnight is a wistful, tragic portrait of a jazz musician's life in 1950s Paris. round_midnight
: 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 : Dexter Gordon stars as Dale Turner ,