Jazz in the Gardens 2020: Here’s the schedule for Nelly, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, H.E.R. and the Roots
Nelly and Keyshia Cole are among the acts that have been added to the lineup at the 15th annual Jazz in the Gardens festival at Hard Rock Stadium March 14-15.
In making the announcement, event organizers also released the daily entertainment schedule for the festival, which includes previously announced performances by Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, H.E.R., the Roots, Luther Campbell, Charlie Wilson and Kirk Franklin. Other additions to the bill include jazz saxophonists Mike Phillips and Mark Allen Felton.
Nelly has been touring the world — he’s currently in the middle of a string of dates in Europe — for the 20th anniversary of his career-changing album “Country Grammar.” Similarly, the JITG audience can expect Scott’s set to survey her debut album, “Who is Jill Scott?,” which also is celebrating two decades since its release.
Tickets for Jazz in the Gardens 2020 are on sale at $99 for a two-day pass at Ticketmaster.com. The daily entertainment schedule for the festival is:
Saturday, March 14: Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Nelly, Stokely (Mint Condition), Keyshia Cole and Mark Allen Felton
Sunday, March 15: Jill Scott, H.E.R., Kirk Franklin, SWV, the Roots with Bilal and Luther Campbell, Mike Phillips
Radio personality Rickey Smiley returns as host for the weekend, which begins with an opening-night party at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, on the club level at Hard Rock Stadium. Tickets for that event start at $25, with table packages available.
Jazz in the Gardens also has satellite events dedicated to film, poetry and art. For more information, visit JazzInTheGardens.com.
