Senator Ben Nelson Sings on a CD Fundraiser for Blind Children

Senator Ben Nelson Sings on a CD Fundraiser for Blind Children

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- What do newly re-elected Senator Ben Nelson, Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch, "Rock's Boy Genius" Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) and legendary actor and singer of the 1950's, Gordon MacRae have in common?

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These four Nebraskans, plus sixteen other celebrities from stage, television, politics, & sports all sing on a unique CD: Nebraska Celebrities Sing for Sight.

A mixture of pop, show tunes, country western, lite rock and more, this album is the brainchild of Karen Sokolof Javitch, songwriter and former teacher of the blind. She is donating all of the income from the CD to NFVIC -- Nebraska Foundation for Visually Impaired Children.

"This was a great way for me to combine my love of songwriting, children and Nebraskans!" Javitch stated. Twenty celebrities donated their time and talent to this project. Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes donated his song First Day of my Life. Chuck Penington, of Mannheim Steamroller, wrote and recorded One More Time, for Gordon MacRae. Senator Nelson recorded a country western song of Javitch's called Western Town in Nebraska, which is going to be featured in a future movie: "Out of Omaha."

The other Nebraska celebrities included are: movie and television actor John Beasley; Broadway actress Joanna Young; State Senator David Landis; American Idol triplets -- Erin, Mandy and Missy Maynard; Omaha World-Herald columnist Mike Kelly; singers Cory Sanchez, Earl Bates, Krissy Cole; and husband-wife singing team Jim and Pam Kalal. The late anti-cholesterol crusader, Phil Sokolof sings a medley recorded live at an Omaha Press Club Event. Also singing a duet are Omaha Community Playhouse actors Dick Boyd and Elaine Jabenis. "From A Child's Eyes" features the late, great saxophonist, Preston Love.

Not only is the CD fun to listen to, but it's for a good cause! Biographies are on the insert. For information, call 402-393-3893 or check out the website: www.jmrproductions.com.

Contact: Norma Johnson
www.JMRProductions.com
JMR Productions jmrp@cox.net
9740 Brentwood Rd. Phone 402-393-3893
Omaha NE 68114-4925 Fax 402-393-3926

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CONTACT: Norma Johnson of JMR Productions, +1-402-393-3893, or fax,
+1-402-393-3926, jmrp@cox.net

Web site: http://www.jmrproductions.com/

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