As great as Dexter Gordon's performance in Round Midnight is (one of the best ever) .. I feel compelled to say the Hancock score and ending concert is just too out of place in a movie dedicated to Bud Powell and set in the 50s.. Ive heard stories that Barry Harris almost got the gig..can you imagine? that would've made alot more sense at the time.. no undue disrespect just sayin..
As great as Dexter Gordon's performance in Round Midnight is (one of the best ever) .. I feel compelled to say the Hancock score and ending concert is just too out of place in a movie dedicated to Bud Powell and set in the 50s.. Ive heard stories that Barry Harris almost got the gig..can you imagine? that would've made alot more sense at the time.. no undue disrespect just sayin..
Excellent article for "Chamber Music America"! Thanks for sharing, Ethan!