Oct 25 2018
“Round Midnight” Screening and Book Signing

“Round Midnight” Screening and Book Signing

Presented by Harry Ransom Center at Harry Ransom Center

Maxine Gordon introduces the film “Round Midnight” (1986), starring her late husband, jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon, who received an Oscar nomination for his performance. Gordon plays Dale Turner, a tenor saxophone player who leaves the U.S. for Paris in the 1950s. Directed by Bertrand Tavernier (runtime: 131 min., Rated R). Maxine Gordon will sign copies of her book, “Sophisticated Giant: The Life and Legacy of Dexter Gordon.”

Admission Info

Phone: 512-471-8944

Email: hrctours@austin.utexas.edu

Dates & Times

2018/10/25 - 2018/10/25

Location Info

Harry Ransom Center

300 West 21st Street, Austin, TX 78712