"Una Noche con Francis" is a jazz composition written by Bud Powell in 1964 and dedicated to jazz fan and amateur musician Francis Paudras.[1]
History
Like his earlier composition "Un Poco Loco," Powell's "Una Noche con Francis" is written to an Afro-Cuban rhythm, hence its Spanish-language title. The pianist was in the process of being released from Bouffemont Sanitorium at the time of its writing.[1] First recorded by Powell's trio for the 1964 album Blues for Bouffemont/The Invisible Cage shortly before his return to the United States, the tune was used for the soundtrack of Bertrand Tavernier's film 'Round Midnight.[2]
On the soundtrack album, arranged by pianist Herbie Hancock and released in its own right, tenor saxophonists Wayne Shorter and Dexter Gordon traded solos over the theme.[2]
Notable recordings
- Relaxin' at Home with Bud Powell, bassist Michel Gaudry, and Francis Paudras[3]
- The Invisible Cage with Powell, Gaudry, and drummer Art Taylor[3]
- Round Midnight (soundtrack) with Dexter Gordon, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Pierre Michelot, and Billy Higgins[4]
References
- 1 2 Paudras, Francis (1998). Dance of the Infidels. Da Capo Press. p. 209.
- 1 2 Eyles, John (2002). "Dexter Gordon Round Midnight: Original Soundtrack Review". BBC. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- 1 2 "Bud Powell Discography". www.jazzdisco.org. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ↑ "Dexter Gordon Discography". www.jazzdisco.org. Retrieved 2024-01-08.