This setting of an Alicia Keys tune was written for a beginning to intermediate jazz choir to teach basic jazz rhythm and harmony in a bossa setting, using a familiar artist. Features a four-chord progression that is achievable for beginning scat singers while stretching their ear just a bit.

 

Demo recording by Cal State Northridge ‘Epicenter’ (Matt Falker, director).

 

Vocal range: Sop up to D5, Alto down to F#3, Tenor up to E4, Bass down to B2.