Little Jazz Madrigals

This dynamic collection presents four jazzy settings of favorite madrigals by Thomas Morley, John Bennet, and Orlando Gibbons. The first, Sing We and Chant It, is a relaxed jazz waltz with a compelling melody. Singers will revel in the rich harmonies of the expressive Weep, O Mine Eyes, and Learned Poets has a bossa nova feel with a strong rhythmic groove and characterful syncopations. The rolling tempo of the fourth movement captures the intensity of the Fire, Fire! text, also expressed by a walking bassline that continually drives towards the work's emphatic conclusion. The stylistic piano part may be played as written or serve as a guide, and a bass and drum set part is available separately for trio accompaniment.