BBC Radio 2's 'Round Midnight' Theme tune

jimboy | 08:12 Sat 21st Mar 2009 | Radio

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Does anybody know the version of the theme tune used to introduce BBC Radio 2's 'Round Midnight' show - as presented by Brian Matthew in the 70's and 80's?
All I know is that the tune title is 'Round Midnight' and was composed by Thelonius Monk in the 1940's.
Can it be purchased on CD?
Many thanks.

Midnight Classics

Matthew Bannister

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VHG

As you may know Round Midnight is a very famous jazz tune and has been recorded by hundreds of people.

Was it vocal or instrumental?

A search in YouTube for Round Midnight gives lots of hits, maybe try some of them.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&se arch_query=round+midnight&aq=f

The Ella Fitzgerald version is quite famous, but not sure if the version you are looking for was vocal or not.

The Miles Davis instrumental version is also famous

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwtN7WuOEoA

jimboy

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Many thanks for your info VHG,
I remember that it was definitely an instrumental version with a trumpet lead. I think it may have also had an orchestral backing - although I'm not too sure about this.
The Miles Davis version you mention is well worth pursuing, so I'll browse the links you have provided and other related info.
Thanks again.

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