The Other Side of Round Midnight


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. The album was recorded during the making of Bertrand Tavernier's 1986 film Round Midnight, and it consists of tracks that were not included in the Academy Award-winning soundtrack album for the film. The album features the last recordings released under Gordon's name, produced and arranged by Herbie Hancock.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars and calling it "Not essential but interesting".

Track listing

  1. "'Round Midnight" – 7:46
  2. "Berangere's Nightmare #2" – 4:35
  3. "Call Sheet Blues" – 6:05
  4. "What Is This Thing Called Love?" – 3:35
  5. "Tivoli" – 4:10
  6. "Society Red" – 5:30
  7. "As Time Goes By" – 4:15
  8. "It's Only a Paper Moon" – 7:43
  9. "'Round Midnight" – 6:28

Personnel