Miami Gardens, FL (December 10, 2021)\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) has announced the 2022\u00a0lineup for the 15th\u00a0anniversary of the incredibly popular jazz and R&B music festival including\u00a0Mary<\/b>\u00a0J. Blige, H.E.R, Rick Ross, The Isley Brothers, SWV, The Roots with special guest T-Pain,<\/b>\u00a0Stokely, Johnathan McReynolds, Mike Phillips and Mark Allen Felton,\u00a0<\/b>with local performers\u00a0still to be announced. Syndicated radio host and comedian\u00a0Rickey Smiley\u00a0<\/b>will return as the host for\u00a0the 2022 JITG.<\/p>\n
In 2020, in the wake of the global pandemic, Jazz in the Gardens was forced to cancel just two days\u00a0before the doors were slated to open. Now, almost two years later, the 2022 festival represents an\u00a0impressive comeback as the City of Miami Gardens\u2019 signature event and is anticipated to be an even\u00a0better experience for the thousands of loyal and eager ticket buyers who hail from all over the\u00a0world. Entrants will be required to show a valid COVID-19 vaccination card or a negative COVID-19\u00a0test. Social distancing protocols will be observed and face masks will be strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are happy to announce the return of Jazz in the Gardens in the City of Miami Gardens.\u00a0 In an\u00a0abundance of caution, the festival did not happen for the past two years due to COVID-19. It\u2019s\u00a0coming back in 2022, and we will do so in a safe way following all the CDC protocols.\u00a0 We are also\u00a0excited about bringing talented, award-winning artists to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the\u00a0festival that showcases music and the culture and diversity of Miami Gardens. We look forward to\u00a0celebrating with our residents and people from all over the world on March 12th and 13th,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Rodney Harris, City of Miami Gardens<\/b>.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a manager, my clients have played this festival several times over the past decade\u201d said\u00a0Shawn Gee, President of Live Nation Urban<\/b>, \u201cso when presented with the opportunity to work alongside the city to produce the event this year, I was super excited. Jazz in the Gardens is one of the most important live events in the culture of Jazz & R&B music, globally. Our goal is not only to produce a stellar event, but to let the world know about the hidden gem that City of Miami Gardens has with this event\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u2018We are honored to partners with Mayor Harris and the City of Miami Gardens on the 15th\u00a0Anniversary of Jazz in the Gardens\u201d, said\u00a0Brittany Flores, President of Live Nation Florida<\/b>. \u201cThe event is staple here in South Florida and we are beyond excited to help continue the tradition and usher in the next chapter of this amazing event\u201d.<\/p>\n
The 15th\u00a0Annual Jazz in the Gardens also showcases an eclectic mix of goods and great buys in the Merchandise Village and delicious, exotic cuisine in the Food Village<\/p>\n
For on-sale information visit\u00a0www.jazzinthegardens.com<\/p>\n
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Media contact: Suzan McDowell,\u00a0suzan@circleofonemarketing.com\u00a0or 305-490-9145<\/p>\n
A<\/b>bout The City of Miami Gardens<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
The City of Miami Gardens celebrated its 18th anniversary in 2021 since its incorporation. With a population of approximately 113,000, it is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens is a solid professional community of unique diversity. It is the largest predominantly African American municipality in Florida and boasts thousands of Caribbean and Hispanic Residents. The City is the home of the Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Dolphins football team, the University of Miami Hurricanes football team, the Orange Bowl football game, the 2020 Super Bowl and most recently the Miami Tennis open. It is also the home of the Miami Dolphins training camp. The City has demonstrated steady growth in the areas of community and economic development, and has gained a reputation for being a premier destination in South Florida. The City is a 2020 All-America City.\u00a0www.miamigardens-fl.gov<\/p>\n
A<\/b>bout Live Nation Entertainment<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world\u2019s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market\u00a0leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information,\u00a0visit\u00a0www.livenationentertainment.com.<\/p>\n
A<\/b>bout Live Nation Urban<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Live Nation Urban (LNU) is a partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world\u2019s leading live entertainment company. Specifically focusing on Hip-Hop, R&B and Gospel, LNU builds platforms, events, and festivals globally and develops dynamic content strategies based upon the live properties created. Live Nation Urban considers itself the most powerful source for live urban.<\/p>\n