Marcus Johnson is an independent Billboard-ranked, internationally acclaimed Jazz Keyboardist.
His latest release is the CD titled "BALLADS...In My Voice", showcasing his soulful interpretations of some of his favorite ballads from different parts of his life and his favorite artists who wrote and recorded them.
Al Green's hit "Let's Stay Together" is the lead single and announces a musical journey of R&B Jazz from Marcus Johnson's voice on keys, all while maintaining the MJ 'Factor Groove' that established him as one of the giant keyboardists of jazz-funk urban music made famous by legendary jazz greats, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Sample, Bob James, Chick Corea, and others.
Marcus Johnson is the author of "FLO... For the Love Of", published in 2016 which achieved recognition as a Best-Selling Book and Author at Amazon.com. After publishing the book, Marcus Johnson was increasingly approached by people who were drawn to the book's life-affirming messages. Marcus began incorporating these messages in his shows and social media as an affirmation of his gratitude towards his fans and his understanding of the struggles that we all face. Through the FLO (For the Love Of...) platform, Marcus is expanding his support for the physical, mental and spiritual health of his audience.
MARCUS JOHNSON DISCOGRAPHY: Inter Alia (1997) Lessons In Love (1997 & 2005) Chocolate City Groovin' (1998) Coming Back Around (1999) Urban Groove (2000) Live at Blues Alley (2002) Just Doing What I Do (2005) Smooth Jazz Christmas (2005) In Concert For A Cause (2006) Phoenix (2007) For the Love of Romance (2008) For the Love of Standards (2008) For the Love of Chill (2008) Poetically Justified (2009) For the Love of Chill Vol. 2 (2010) This Is How I Rock (2010) Capital w/Young Pulse (2013) Live and Direct DVD (2014) Live and Direct feat. Urban Jam Band (2015) Ballads...In My Voice (2019)
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His latest release is the CD titled "BALLADS...In My Voice", showcasing his soulful interpretations of some of his favorite ballads from different parts of his life and his favorite artists who wrote and recorded them.
Al Green's hit "Let's Stay Together" is the lead single and announces a musical journey of R&B Jazz from Marcus Johnson's voice on keys, all while maintaining the MJ 'Factor Groove' that established him as one of the giant keyboardists of jazz-funk urban music made famous by legendary jazz greats, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Sample, Bob James, Chick Corea, and others.
Marcus Johnson is the author of "FLO... For the Love Of", published in 2016 which achieved recognition as a Best-Selling Book and Author at Amazon.com. After publishing the book, Marcus Johnson was increasingly approached by people who were drawn to the book's life-affirming messages. Marcus began incorporating these messages in his shows and social media as an affirmation of his gratitude towards his fans and his understanding of the struggles that we all face. Through the FLO (For the Love Of...) platform, Marcus is expanding his support for the physical, mental and spiritual health of his audience.
MARCUS JOHNSON DISCOGRAPHY: Inter Alia (1997) Lessons In Love (1997 & 2005) Chocolate City Groovin' (1998) Coming Back Around (1999) Urban Groove (2000) Live at Blues Alley (2002) Just Doing What I Do (2005) Smooth Jazz Christmas (2005) In Concert For A Cause (2006) Phoenix (2007) For the Love of Romance (2008) For the Love of Standards (2008) For the Love of Chill (2008) Poetically Justified (2009) For the Love of Chill Vol. 2 (2010) This Is How I Rock (2010) Capital w/Young Pulse (2013) Live and Direct DVD (2014) Live and Direct feat. Urban Jam Band (2015) Ballads...In My Voice (2019)
Marcus Johnson is an independent Billboard-ranked, internationally acclaimed Jazz Keyboardist.
His latest release is the CD titled "BALLADS...In My Voice", showcasing his soulful interpretations of some of his favorite ballads from different parts of his life and his favorite artists who wrote and recorded them.
Al Green's hit "Let's Stay Together" is the lead single and announces a musical journey of R&B Jazz from Marcus Johnson's voice on keys, all while maintaining the MJ 'Factor Groove' that established him as one of the giant keyboardists of jazz-funk urban music made famous by legendary jazz greats, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Sample, Bob James, Chick Corea, and others.
Marcus Johnson is the author of "FLO... For the Love Of", published in 2016 which achieved recognition as a Best-Selling Book and Author at Amazon.com. After publishing the book, Marcus Johnson was increasingly approached by people who were drawn to the book's life-affirming messages. Marcus began incorporating these messages in his shows and social media as an affirmation of his gratitude towards his fans and his understanding of the struggles that we all face. Through the FLO (For the Love Of...) platform, Marcus is expanding his support for the physical, mental and spiritual health of his audience.
MARCUS JOHNSON DISCOGRAPHY: Inter Alia (1997) Lessons In Love (1997 & 2005) Chocolate City Groovin' (1998) Coming Back Around (1999) Urban Groove (2000) Live at Blues Alley (2002) Just Doing What I Do (2005) Smooth Jazz Christmas (2005) In Concert For A Cause (2006) Phoenix (2007) For the Love of Romance (2008) For the Love of Standards (2008) For the Love of Chill (2008) Poetically Justified (2009) For the Love of Chill Vol. 2 (2010) This Is How I Rock (2010) Capital w/Young Pulse (2013) Live and Direct DVD (2014) Live and Direct feat. Urban Jam Band (2015) Ballads...In My Voice (2019)
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His latest release is the CD titled "BALLADS...In My Voice", showcasing his soulful interpretations of some of his favorite ballads from different parts of his life and his favorite artists who wrote and recorded them.
Al Green's hit "Let's Stay Together" is the lead single and announces a musical journey of R&B Jazz from Marcus Johnson's voice on keys, all while maintaining the MJ 'Factor Groove' that established him as one of the giant keyboardists of jazz-funk urban music made famous by legendary jazz greats, George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Sample, Bob James, Chick Corea, and others.
Marcus Johnson is the author of "FLO... For the Love Of", published in 2016 which achieved recognition as a Best-Selling Book and Author at Amazon.com. After publishing the book, Marcus Johnson was increasingly approached by people who were drawn to the book's life-affirming messages. Marcus began incorporating these messages in his shows and social media as an affirmation of his gratitude towards his fans and his understanding of the struggles that we all face. Through the FLO (For the Love Of...) platform, Marcus is expanding his support for the physical, mental and spiritual health of his audience.
MARCUS JOHNSON DISCOGRAPHY: Inter Alia (1997) Lessons In Love (1997 & 2005) Chocolate City Groovin' (1998) Coming Back Around (1999) Urban Groove (2000) Live at Blues Alley (2002) Just Doing What I Do (2005) Smooth Jazz Christmas (2005) In Concert For A Cause (2006) Phoenix (2007) For the Love of Romance (2008) For the Love of Standards (2008) For the Love of Chill (2008) Poetically Justified (2009) For the Love of Chill Vol. 2 (2010) This Is How I Rock (2010) Capital w/Young Pulse (2013) Live and Direct DVD (2014) Live and Direct feat. Urban Jam Band (2015) Ballads...In My Voice (2019)
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