
for soprano solo, SATB, piano, bass, drums and optional alto saxophone Will Todd's Mass in Blue is a dynamic, uplifting, and highly popular jazz setting of the Latin mass. This fantastic backing CD, recorded by the Will Todd Trio, is ideal for rehearsal use.
How can the traditional Latin Mass be recontextualized through the harmonic and rhythmic language of contemporary jazz? Will Todd, a composer known for his fusion of classical and jazz idioms, utilizes a standard SATB choral structure paired with a jazz trio and saxophone to explore this synthesis. The work functions as a liturgical setting that prioritizes swing rhythms, blues scales, and improvisational textures while maintaining the structural integrity of the Mass text.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Music educators and choral directors frequently identify this work as a standard for ensembles seeking to bridge the gap between classical choral traditions and jazz performance. Experts note that the score requires a high level of rhythmic precision from the choir to successfully execute the syncopated vocal lines.
Page Count:
1
Publication Date:
2014-06-19
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193402149
ISBN-13:
9780193402140
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