F.J.’s Jig (2017)

Douglas Bell (b. 1932) — F.J.’s Jig (2017) for organ

(written in honor of Francis Jackson’s 100th birthday)

English composer Douglas Bell (b. 1932) served as organist of St. Bartholomew’s Church, Marsden, near Huddersfield, England from 1955 until 2003. He was a student of Francis Jackson and earned a Fellowship certificate from the Royal College of Organists. Bell has composed and published many organ works. In addition to his musical pursuits, he played professional cricket for the teams of Huddersfield, Marsden, and Elland.