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.   

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”, 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”.  Johnson also collaborates with writer-producer, Robbie McDonald, (responsible for background tracks for Raheem Davaughn) on several stand-out tracks. 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 and earn Johnson yet another appearance on the Billboard charts.


MASTER OF MY HEART

Marcus Johnson