Author: Jazz In The Gardens

Miami Gardens, Fla. – City of Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III, and the Miami Gardens City Council will honor all the furloughed federal employees at Miami International Airport (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) by giving them the gift of music. The City will...

Jazz in the Gardens, presented by the City of Miami Gardens, is considered to be the “fastest growing jazz and R&B festival in the U.S.” The festival has a highly acclaimed lineup and is hosted by radio personality Rickey Smiley. Some of the headliners include...

Jazz in the Gardens is the signature event for the City of Miami Gardens in its glorious 14th year. Festival attendees will find themselves enwrapped in the A-list talent, rich beats and musical celebration that Jazz in the Gardens has been acclaimed for over the...

The 2019 lineup of Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival will once again give patrons a mix of old and new artists. Depending on your age, the line-up may be considered new and not-so-new. Lots of artists’ names from the ‘80s and ‘90s can be...

MIAMI GARDENS — Presented by the City of Miami Gardens and dubbed “the fastest growing jazz and R&B festival in the U.S.”, the 14th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival (JITG) is ushering in the 2019 festival season with the announcement of yet another...

Led by resurgent R&B singer Lionel Richie, the 2019 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival will return to Hard Rock Stadium March 9-10 with an eclectic lineup that also includes En Vogue, the O’Jays, Bobby Brown, Stephanie Mills, Doug E. Fresh, Black Violin and many...

As a prodigal Roman Catholic, I avoid eating meat during Lenten Fridays, which was appropriate when meeting legendary soul singer Smokey Robinson last Friday, March 16, at a special event held in Miami. Best known for his “oldies” hits like “The Tears of a Clown,”...

Got a glimpse into the future—82 degrees, fluffy white clouds, clear blue sky during the day gives way to the twinkling stars and gentle cool breeze at night. The calendar reveals to us that it’s spring, so we know that we’ll be at that point,...

The hotel room was a balmy 80 degrees and people waited patiently without complaint because of the reason for the elevated temperature. Motown legend Smokey Robinson needed the warmth for his voice because the following day, it was on full, exquisite display at Jazz in...

Jazz in the Gardens 2018  huge success #CreditHer In addition to beach, warm days and cucumber cool evenings, spring brings my favorite time of the year – Jazz in the Gardens! With the success of their 14th annual concert this past weekend, I must salute...