Album Notes

Contemporary Jazz Pianist, Marcus Johnson’s eagerly anticipated new release titled Poetically Justified is in stores and online on June 2, 2009. This album delivers 14 unique tracks that each feature a taste of Johnson’s signature sound, combining acoustic and electronic sets giving listeners a soaring musical journey of contemporary smooth jazz with a funky urban groove. The album has thus far reached number 4 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Chart.

Poetically Justified showcases several guest appearances from some of Johnson’s musician friends. R&B vocalist Miles Jaye lends his soulful voice to “Capice” and “Heaven”, and R&B siren Maysa (of Incognito fame) is featured on two tracks, one of which, “Master of My Heart” (co-produced with Robbie McDonald) , is currently in heavy rotation on adult-contemporary radio station WHUR-FM in Washington, DC. Jazz heavy-hitter Najee adds his sultry sax sounds to the upbeat and rhythmic “I See You”. These powerful tracks combined with Johnson’s masterful cover of Michael Jackson’s “This Place Hotel” (first single off CD) and his funky turn on the CD opener, “Chillaxin”, will no doubt wow Johnson’s loyal fans.

Please visit www.threekeys.com to learn more about this extraordinary CD.