Nordstrom Celebrates Black History Month With Exclusive Soul Music Compilation CD

Proceeds to Benefit Three Music Education Groups

SEATTLE, Jan. 18, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In celebration of Black History Month, Nordstrom will sell an exclusive CD entitled "Immortal Soul-Essential Recordings from the Golden Age" beginning in February. "Immortal Soul" is a handpicked compilation of Soul and R&B tracks that capture the romance, heartbreak and sensuality of the genre. Together, the chosen tracks trace the evolution of the Rhythm and Blues of the '50s into the Soul of the '60s and beyond.

This Nordstrom-exclusive CD features tracks from Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Otis Redding and Etta James, as well as a track recorded exclusively for the album by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. The CD will be available in all Nordstrom stores and online at Nordstrom.com beginning February 1 for $24.95.

All after-cost proceeds from the sale of "Immortal Soul" will benefit three music education programs for youth in underserved communities. The benefiting organizations are Opus 118 Harlem School of Music in New York, Merit School of Music in Chicago and Scholarship Audition Performance Academy in Los Angeles.

"We are honored to celebrate Black History Month through music with this exclusive CD," said Amelia Ransom Letcher, divisional vice president and corporate Diversity Affairs director for Nordstrom. "We are especially thrilled to partner with three incredible schools that celebrate the importance of music in our communities."

Nordstrom, Inc. is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, with 156 stores located in 28 states. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 101 full-line stores, 50 Nordstrom Racks, two Jeffrey boutiques, one freestanding shoe store and two clearance stores. Nordstrom also serves customers through its online presence at http://www.nordstrom.com and through its catalogs. Nordstrom, Inc. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN.

SOURCE Nordstrom, Inc.
01/18/2008
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