An anonymous 16th century English song, Coventry Carol comes from mystery play “The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors” which was performed traditionally in the city of Coventry. Aside from its hauntingly beautiful melody, it contains a well known example of the “Picardy third”, essentially a major key (happy) resolution to a phrase expected to continue in a minor key (sad).

Having heard the beautiful arrangement of this carol by Michael McGlynn performed by vocal ensemble ANÚNA a few years ago Jeremy Watt felt compelled to record it with a “consort of double basses” in a release that he hopes will raise money for an important charity in his adopted home of Coventry that supports rough sleepers and those facing homelessness – Crisis Skylight Coventry.

1. Coventry Carol   –     Traditional arr. Michael McGlynn

Producer- Jeremy Watt                                                                       Mastering- Michael Barkley

Jeremy Watt – Artist’s Website

Originally from Brisbane, Australia, Jeremy Watt is currently Sub-Principal Double Bass with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Prior to this appointment in 2018 he enjoyed a busy freelance career with the Philharmonia Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestra. 

Jeremy has worked extensively as guest principal in orchestras around the world, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Opera North, Johann Strauss Orchestra (UK), Stavanger Symfoniorkesters, Trondheim Symfoniorkester and Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife.

Jeremy studied at the Queensland Conservatorium with Ken Poggioli and Michael Morgan, and privately in London with Rinat Ibragimov, Duncan McTier and Thomas Martin.

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