James Kennerley

conductor, keyboardist, composer, tenor

Welcome to the website of James Kennerley, British-American conductor, composer, organist, keyboardist, tenor, and educator.

Acclaimed for his artistry, imaginative programming, and dynamic audience engagement, James has built an international career spanning the concert hall, church, classroom, and recording studio, with a particular commitment to teaching and inspiring the next generation of musicians. Explore highlights from recent performances, original compositions and arrangements, and current projects.

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Alec Templeton: Bach goes to town for organ solo

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Alec Templeton: Bach goes to town for organ solo

$5.00

Alec Templeton’s (1910-1963) tongue-in-cheek Bach goes to town, subtitled “prelude and fugue in swing” is a delightful homage to the great Johann Sebastian Bach. Templeton was blind from birth, and moved from his native Wales to New York City, where he composed and recorded many such witty character pieces. Made famous by jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman, Bach goes to town was originally scored for piano solo.

I have transcribed it freely for organ solo. It makes for an excellent encore!

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