Will Todd's Jazz Missa Brevis

Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie and up-beat Latin-groove Gloria to the soulful Agnus Dei.

Underpinned by Todd’s characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship, it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by mixed choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by piano alone, jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio).