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| Marcus Johnson's Live CD Marcus Johnson, jazz artist, and CEO of Three Keys Music is making a difference in his local community by releasing a "live cuts" CD to be distributed by Borders Books and Music, with two dollars of every sale going to Metropolitan Washington YMCA's "Building Bridges Program." "In Concert for a Cause" is a collection of recent Marcus Johnson's live performances, released on his own Three Keys Music label, to benefit the area's YMCA "Building Bridges" program. It will be available at most Borders Books and Music locations in Maryland, DC, and Virginia, begining August 1st, as well as at Marcus Johnson's live performance events, beginning August 1st. "Contribution IS the foundation of Three Keys Music. To help the community through projects such as this is not an option; it's a responsibility, " said Marcus Johnson, jazz performer and Three Keys Music CEO. "Everyday you hear stories about youth in trouble and my thought is -- it's because their families can't afford the programs necessary to help further their dreams. With this project, my aim is to close that gap and give those in need a chance, through the YMCA's Building Bridges Campaign, " added Johnson. According to Daniel Fromme, Borders District Marketing Manager, " 'In Concert for a Cause' is not only a collection of incredible live performances, but the by product of a collaboration of Three Keys Music, Borders, Gray Graphics Corporation and YMCA of Metropolitan DC. Through our collective efforts, we are all supporting the YMCA's Building Bridges Campaign." Steven Rosenberg, Marcus Johnson's publicist added, "The plan is to have Three Keys Music donate one dollar from every CD sale, with a matching dollar donation from Borders to support this cause. Marcus will be performing live in select Borders stores in the beginning of August in support of the CD and the program. Dates and times TBA." Also according to Rosenberg, "This is actually a test program. If all goes as planned, Marcus can and will release this CD in other markets upon request to benefit charities anywhere in the world." The songs on "In Concert for a Cause" were recorded live at three different venues: Juste Lounge, Bethesda, MD, 21st Amendment Bar & Grill at the Holiday Inn Capitol, Washington, DC, and Mirrors Lounge, also in Washington, DC. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |