25 Sacred Songs (G. and E.) (GROSSMAN)

Francis Jackson's Georgian Suite arranged for Organ. A charming suite in 18th-century style which can be played on manuals alone or with sparing use of pedals. Dr Francis Jackson CBE is a British organist and composer. He was born in Malton Yorkshire and received his early education as a Chorister at York Minster under his precursor the legendary Sir Edward Bairstow. Jackson succeeded Bairstow as Organist of York Minster in 1946 a post he held until his official retirement in 1982. His extensive output of sacred and secular music includes canticles anthems hymn tunes organ pieces two acclaimed monodramas an overture a concerto a symphony and solo songs.Jackson's creative output has continued since his retirement.