An authentic love letter to jazz | Oslojazz 2026
Saxophonist legend Dexter Gordon delivers a sparkling performance as Dale Turner, a character based on musicians Lester Young and Bud Powell. In the film, we follow Turner and his turbulent musician life in 1950s New York, before he sets course for Europe and Paris in search of a new and better life.
Round Midnight is a strong and credible portrayal of life as a musician on the edge, largely thanks to Gordon's gripping acting, for which he was nominated for an Oscar. In the film, we also meet other jazz heroes such as Herbie Hancock (who is responsible for the film's music, for which he received an Oscar), Bobby Hutcherson, Wayne Shorter, John McLaughlin and Palle Mikkelborg. A monument of a jazz film, which, like Oslojazz, turns 40 this year.