8th Annual Jazz In The Gardens Press Kit

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FACT SHEET

WHAT 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens

WHEN March 16 and 17, 2013

LOCATION Sun Life Stadium

2269 Dan Marino Blvd.

Miami Gardens, Florida 33056

PERFORMING ARTISTS Ne-Yo, Earth Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Monica,

Fantasia, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Najee, Rachelle Ferrell and

Mary Mary

LINEUP Saturday, March 16

4:00 p.m. Local Artist TBA4:30 p.m. Local Artist TBA

5:00 p.m. Najee

6:00 p.m. Kenny Babyface Edmonds

7:00 p.m. Fantasia

9:00 p.m. Charlie Wilson

10:30 p.m. New Edition

Sunday, March 17

4:00 p.m. Local Artist TBA

4:30 p.m. Mary Mary

5:35 p.m. Rachelle Ferrell

6:50 p.m. Monica

8:05 p.m. Ne-Yo

9:40 p.m. Earth Wind & Fire

HOST Michael Baisden

WEBSITE ADDRESS www.jazzinthegardens.com

TICKETS Tickets on sale now atwww.jazzinthegardens.com, the Sun Life

Stadium Box Office,www.ticketmaster.com, at Ticketmasterlocations or call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000

DESCRIPTION Jazz in the Gardens celebrates its eighth year with one of its finest

lineups in the events history. Presented by the City of Miami

Gardens, Jazz in the Gardens has grown to become one of the

most highly regarded and anticipated music festival events in the
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country. Last year, the event sold a heaping 48,000 tickets,

attracting both locals and thousands of out-of-towners to the

beautiful City of Miami Gardens. Previous years have included

celebrated artists such as Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, John Legend,

Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Kenny Babyface

Edmonds, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan, ChrisetteMichele, Common, Anthony Hamilton, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Al Jarreau,

Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, EnVogue, Lalah Hathaway,

Branford Marsalis, Bobby Brown and Boyz II Men.

In addition to incredible music lineups, fans revel in a wide variety

of ethnically diverse foods and top notch merchandise from all

around the world. On March 16th and 17th, 2013, Jazz in the

Gardens will continue the magical annual tradition at Sun Life

Stadium, hosting an event that will surely surpass last years'

experience with another illustrious lineup that continues to make

this festival second to none. The festival includes pre-festival

events, the Womens Impact Conference & Luncheon, fabulous

shopping, community events and much more.

FOODIE In addition to world-class musicians gracing the stage each year,

another highlight of the festival is its incredible collection of

culinary creations. From conch salad to bbq and smoothies, the

Food Village at Jazz in the Gardens is equally important to the fans

that visit the festival each year.

Reed & Son Catering: Owner Keith Reed serves ConchSalad thats been voted No. one by Jazz in the Gardens

attendees. The conch salad is presented in a carved out

pineapple with conch fritters popping out. Prepared by

chef and owner Keith Reed, the long line is worth the wait.

Mister BBQ: World-class cuisine at Jazz in the Gardens forseven years in a row. Cleatrice and her team offer

delicious entrees at a reasonable price.

Cliffs Restaurant: Local Caribbean restaurant ownerprovides the best Caribbean jerk chicken, ribs and peas

and has been a presence at Jazz in the Gardens since thefestival was conceived.

Heydis Latin Grill: Menu contains everything fromdelicious seafood platters to the best Latin dishes

anywhere in South Florida. Heydis Latin grill is family

owned and operated.


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Happy Times: All natural fruit smoothies made to order.Customers say it again and again, the best smoothies in

the world.

GOVERNMENT The festivals host city, The City of Miami Gardens was

incorporated on May 13, 2003, as the 33rd city in Miami-DadeCounty. With a population of approximately 110,000, it is the

third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens is a solid,

working and middle class community of unique diversity and

boasts a reduced crime rate of more than 40 percent. It is the

largest predominantly African-American municipality in the State

of Florida and boasts many Caribbean and Hispanic residents. The

City hosted the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl, the 2010 NFL Pro

Bowl, Super Bowl XLIV and will host the 2013 Orange Bowl and

2013 BCS National Championship game. Miami Gardens recently

elected its second Mayor, Oliver Gilbert III. Through his leadership

and that of former Mayor, Shirley Gibson, the City has

demonstrated steady growth in the areas of community and

economic development and has gained a reputation for being a

hot destination spot in South Florida.

TRAVEL For the vacation destination experience, Jazz in the Gardens fans

can take advantage of two travel packages.

Exclusive Jazz Package$660 per person based on double occupancy

W Hotel Ft. Lauderdale401 N Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

Package includes: two (2) two-day prime seat tickets or

reserved seat tickets (best available at time of purchase),

two (2) nights stay (double occupancy) at the W Hotel and

two (2) genreal event roundtrip transfers to Sun Life

Stadium*Includes all taxes and hotel service charges, does not include airfare

nor airport transfers to/from hotel, upgrade to platinum seats $150

additional for two (2) tickets subject to availability at time or order

placement.

For reservations call (305) 934-3370

Golfer's Jazz Package$530 per person based on double occupancy

Don Shula Hotel & Golf Resort

6842 Main St., Miami Lakes, FL 33014


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Package includes: two (2) two-day prime seat tickets or

reserved seat tickets (best available at time of purchase),

two (2) nights stay (double occupancy) at the Shula Hotel

& Golf Resort, two (2) genreal event roundtrip transfers to

Sun Life Stadium, one (1) round of golf (includes greenfees/cart fees and one (1) bucket of balls), one (1)

complimentary drink coupon, one (1) $25 certificate for

Shulas Steak House (when you spend $75 or more),

complimentary access to Shulas Athletic Club and $10 off

at the Spa.*Includes all taxes and hotel service charges, does not include airfare

nor airport transfers to hotels, upgrade to platinum seats $150

additional for two (2) tickets subject to availability at time of order

placement.

For reservations call (305) 934-3370

SPONSORS Presenting

UPTOWN Magazine /www.uptownmagazine.com

Platinum Level

Miami Dolphins /www.miamidolphins.com

Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau /

www.sunny.org

Volkswagen of America /www.vw.com

Gold Level

COMCAST /www.comcast.com

Clear Channel Outdoor /www.clearchanneloutdoor.com

HOT 105 FM /www.hot105fm.com

Tootsie's Cabaret /www.tootsiescabaret.com

ADT /www.adt.com

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church /

www.antiochmiamigardens.com

Silver Level

United Teachers of Dade /www.utofd.com
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Shula's Hotel & Golf Club /www.donshulahotel.com

State Farm /www.statefarm.com

Bronze Level

Hoyu /www.hoyu-usa.com

Southern Wine & Spirits /www.southernwine.com

McDonald's /www.mcdonalds.com

Big Band Level

Florida Power & Light /www.fpl.com

Florida Virtual School /www.flvs.net

STORY ANGLES Entertainment, foodie, girls getaway, travel, government andcommunity improvement
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PERFORMING ARTISTS & HOST BIOS

NE-YO Hes a Grammy award winning singer, songwriter, composer,

producer and one of musics most talented artists a man who

needs only one name: Ne-Yo. In less than five years, hes

produced three No. one albums, sold more than 10 million copiesworldwide and collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson

to Tim McGraw. After taking a few years off to work on several

films, Ne-Yos now back with his fourth project, Libra Scale, a

stellar effort thats sure to race up the charts and catapult the

R&B superstar to even greater heights. Hits include, Miss

Independent, So Sick and Because of You. Ne-Yo worked

with 50 Cent on the hit, Baby By Me and with Pitbull, Afrojack

and Nayer on the 2011 smash, Give Me Everything.

EARTH WIND & FIRE As founder and leader of the band Earth Wind & Fire, MauriceWhite not only embraced but also helped bring about this

evolution of pop, which bridged the gap that has often separated

the musical tastes of black and white America. It certainly was

successful, as EWF combined high-caliber musicianship, wide-

ranging musical genre eclecticism and '70s multicultural

spiritualism. "I wanted to do something that hadn't been done

before," Maurice explains. "Although we were basically jazz

musicians, we played soul, funk, gospel, blues, jazz, rock and

dance musicwhich somehow ended up becoming pop. We were

coming out of a decade of experimentation, mind expansion and

cosmic awareness. I wanted our music to convey messages of

universal love and harmony without force-feeding listeners'

spiritual content. In 1969, Maurice left the Ramsey Lewis Trio and

joined two friends in Chicago, Wade Flemons and Don Whitehead,

as a songwriting team composing songs and commercials in the

Chicago area. The three friends got a recording contract with

Capitol and called themselves the "Salty Peppers," and had a

marginal hit in the Mid-western area called "La La Time." That

band featured Maurice on vocals, percussion and Kalimba along

with keyboardists/vocalists Wade Flemons and Don Whitehead.

After relocating to Los Angeles and signing a new contract withWarner Bros., Maurice simultaneously made what may have been

the smartest move of his young career. He changed the band's

name to Earth, Wind & Fire (after the three elements in his

astrological chart). The new name also captured Maurice's

spiritual approach to music one that transcended categories and

appealed to multiple artistic principals, including composition,


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musicianship, production and performance. In addition to White,

Flemons and Whitehead, Maurice recruited Michael Beal on

guitar, Leslie Drayton, Chester Washington and Alex Thomas on

horns, Sherry Scott on vocals, percussionist Phillard Williams and

his younger brother Verdine on bass.

CHARLIE WILSON From his breakout as a member of the Gap Band (You Dropped A

Bomb On Me, Outstanding) in the 80s to his revered solo

recordings (2005s certified gold Charlie, Last Name Wilson,

2009s Grammy nominated Uncle Charlie and his 2010 release

Just Charlie), Wilson has sold millions of albums. He has also

inspired a throng of artists who have modeled their vocal styling

after his (most notably Aaron Hall and R. Kelly) while cementing

his status as a music icon with accolades from Billboard and BET,

among a host of others. His newly released single, My Love Is All I

Have debuted at No. 15 on the Urban Adult Contemporary Chart

with Most Increased Plays and Most Added and is currently

available on iTunes. His highly anticipated album Love, Charlie

was recently released on his 60th birthday, February 29, 2013.

MONICA The musical part of the Georgia natives story is filled with a track

record of history making accomplishments. For any average

recording artist, achieving chart-topping success during their early

to mid-teens is no simple task, but were talking about Monica

here. It was the perfect life for me. I wouldnt say any 12, 14 or

16 year old could handle it, but that was for me because it shaped

and molded the person that I am she recalls. With Dont Take ItPersonal (Just One of Dem Days) and Before You Walk Out Of

My Life, Monica became the youngest female ever to have two

No. one back-to-back hits on Billboards R&B chart from her 1995

debut album Miss Thang. By 1998, her next album The Boy Is

Mine, garnered Monica pop success when she paired with Brandy

to record the Rodney Jerkins produced first single of the same

name. Spending a record breaking thirteen weeks at No. one on

the Billboard charts, the duet earned a Grammy Award to add to

Monicas existing collection of American Music, Soul Train and

Billboard Awards. I was 16 and everything that I dreamed aboutwas in front of me. The album boasted two more No. one hits

(The First Night and Angel of Mine) while establishing Monica

as an undeniable voice of her generation. In 2003 Monicas chart -

topping success continued when her third album, After The

Storm, debuted at No. one on Billboards Top 200 Album chart

and spawned her sixth No. one single So Gone. Monicas follow-

up album, 2006s The Makings Of Me, entered at No. one on


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Billboards Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart and added yet another

achievement to the songstress extraordinary career.

FANTASIA Fantasia Monique Barrino knows a few things about winning.

Following her triumph in the 2004 edition of American Idol, the

song I Believe made her the first recording artist in history todebut at No. one on the Billboard charts with a debut single. Her

album Free Yourself was certified platinum, while the follow-up,

2006s Fantasia, featured the No. one R&B hit When I See U.

When I was on American Idol, she says, people fell in love with

the young lady who took her shoes off to come onstage, who

spoke her mind and didn't hold anything back. They could relate

because whatever I was feeling at the time, I put that in my

music.

KENNY BABYFACE

EDMONDS A 10-time Grammy winner with 11 solo albums of his own,

Edmonds impeccably crafted explorations of love, romance and

relationships have made an indelible imprint on the evolution of

contemporary pop music throughout the world: over 125 Top-10

R&B and Pop hits, 42 No. 1 R&B hits and 51 Top-10 Pop hits

(including 16 No. 1s), which have produced single and album

sales in excess of over 500 million units worldwide. Just a few of

the vocalists from which his music can be heard: Whitey Houston,

Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Mary J. Blige,

Michael Jackson, TLC, Toni Braxton, Celine Dion, John

Mellencamp, Brandy, Aretha Franklin, Fall Out Boy, Pink, CharlieWilson and Chrisette Michele. Most recently, he co-wrote and

produced Beyoncs single, Best Thing I Never Had and several

songs for Boyz II Mens recent CD release and Anthony

Hamiltons new CD Back to Love including the single Woo. He

is the recipient of numerous awards, including Soul Train Music

Awards, BMI Awards, NAACP Image Awards and American Music

Awards. Kenny Babyface Edmonds was the recipient of the third

BET Walk of Fame Award (previous honorees were Michael

Jackson and Whitney Houston) and was named BETs Entertainer

of the Year at the First Annual BET Awards Ceremony. Hereceived a star on Hollywoods legendary Walk of Fame in

February 2011.

NAJEE Najee is a master storyteller. Whether the debonair multi-

instrumentalist is engaged in a verbal or musical conversation, his

alluring charisma has a way of seducing listeners. A quadruple

threat who is equally adept on soprano, tenor and alto


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saxophones and flute, Najees technical agility, grace,

compositional prowess, unbridled passion, fearless genre bending

and superior musicianship have made him one of the most sought

after musicians of his generation. In a business where trends and

artists come and go, Najees name is synonymous with

innovation, consistency and the best in contemporary jazz. Withtwo Platinum and four Gold albums under his belt, he is an icon

whose musical vision spawned an entire new genre by fusing the

music close to his heart (R&B and jazz). Three decades later he is

showing that he is not done yet.

RACHELLE FERRELL Very few vocal artists in the industry have Rachelle Ferrells

potent combination of range, phrasing and musicianship. Ferrell

first emerged in the states with her R&B debut Rachelle Ferrell

(1992), a solid collection of self-penned originals that featured a

striking duet with Will Downing (Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This).

It was with the release of First Instrument in 1994 (recorded prior

to Rachelle Ferrell) that audiences were really introduced to

Ferrells jazz sensibilities. Rachelle Ferrell began singing at the age

of six, which many speculate contributed to the development of

her startling six and change octave range. Her range also includes

the ability to sing in the whistle register, as stated in an editorial

review in which she references her highest notes in It only took a

minute as Minnie Riperton-like wailing. She received classical

training in violin at an early age and by the time she was a teen,

she was able to play the piano at a professional level. She enrolled

in Berklee College of Music in Boston where she honed hermusical abilities in arrangement, singing and songwriting.

Throughout 1988-1989, Rachelle Ferrell sang backup for Phyllis

Hyman. Soon after, Ferrells debut, First Instrument, was released

in 1990 in Japan, five years prior to its U.S. release. Recorded with

bassist Tyrone Brown, pianist Eddie Green and drummer Doug

Nally, an all-star cast of accompanists also leave their mark on her

record. They include trumpeter Terence Blanchard, pianists Gil

Goldstein and Michel Petrucciani, bassists Kenny Davis and

Stanley Clarke, tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter and keyboardist

Pete Levin. Her unique take on now-standards like Sam CookesYou Send Me, Cole Porters What Is This Thing Called Love and

Rodgers & Harts My Funny Valentine, captured the hearts and

souls of the Japanese jazz buying public.

MARY MARY Ever since siblings Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell broke

through in 2000 with the pioneering crossover hit Shackles

(Praise You), the chart-topping sister act has never wavered from


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defying convention to fulfill its mission: sending uplifting

messages through music and words that are relatable to

everyone. An amazing 10 years later, having earned three

Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, an NAACP Image

Award and a BET Award, the Mary Mary way sounds just as

fresh and innovative on the duos sixth album, the aptly titledSOMETHING BIG (My Block/Columbia/Sony Music; March 29,

2011). This vibrant outing, once again produced by longtime

collaborator Warryn Campbell, picks up where the groups most

recent mainstream success story, 2008s The Sound and its

Grammy Award-winning smash hit God in Me, left off.

MICHAEL BAISDEN (HOST) When it comes to entertaining, enlightening and educating, no

one in talk radio compares to Michael Baisden. His high energy

and love for interacting with his listeners is just one reason for the

popularity and success of The Michael Baisden Show. His radio

career began in 2003 when 98.7 KISS FM in New York City offered

him a position as the afternoon drive-time host. Because of

budget constraints the station was unable to offer him a salary.

Michael's response was, "Just give me the damned mic!" And sure

enough, within six months, their afternoon drive ratings went

from No. 9 to No. 1.


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*CALENDAR ALERT*

8TH ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS DATES, LINEUPS AND HEADLINERS

ANNOUNCED ALL THERE IS LEFT TO DO IS DANCE

WHAT 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens

WHEN March 16 and 17, 2013

LOCATION Sun Life Stadium

2269 Dan Marino Blvd.

Miami Gardens, Florida 33056

WEBSITE ADDRESS www.jazzinthegardens.com

TICKETS Tickets on sale now atwww.jazzinthegardens.com, the Sun Life Stadium

Box Office,www.ticketmaster.com, at Ticketmaster locations or call

Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000

PERFORMING ARTISTS Ne-Yo, Earth Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Monica,

Fantasia, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Najee, Rachelle Ferrell and MaryMary

HOST Michael Baisden

LINEUP Saturday, March 16



5:00 p.m. Najee

6:00 p.m. Kenny Babyface Edmonds

7:00 p.m. Fantasia

9:00 p.m. Charlie Wilson10:30 p.m. New Edition

Sunday, March 17


4:30 p.m. Mary Mary

5:35 p.m. Rachelle Ferrell

6:50 p.m. Monica
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8:05 p.m. Ne-Yo

9:40 p.m. Earth Wind & Fire

DESCRIPTION Jazz in the Gardens celebrates its eighth year with one of its finest

lineups in the events history. Presented by the City of Miami Gardens,

Jazz in the Gardens has grown to become one of the most highly

regarded and anticipated music festival events in the country. Last year,

the event sold a heaping 48,000 tickets, attracting both locals and

thousands of out-of-towners to the beautiful City of Miami Gardens.

Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Mary J. Blige,

Erykah Badu, John Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef,

Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan,

Chrisette Michele, Common, Anthony Hamilton, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Al

Jarreau, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, EnVogue, Lalah Hathaway,

Branford Marsalis, Bobby Brown and Boyz II Men.

In addition to incredible music lineups, fans revel in a wide variety of

ethnically diverse foods and top notch merchandise from all around theworld. On March 16th and 17th, 2013, Jazz in the Gardens will continue

the magical annual tradition at Sun Life Stadium, hosting an event that

will surely surpass last years' experience with another illustrious lineup

that continues to make this festival second to none. The festival

includes pre-festival events, the Womens Impact Conference &

Luncheon, fabulous shopping, community events and much more.

The 2012 "Jazz in the Gardens" featured performances from legendary artists including Mary J. Blige, Jill

Scott, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Kenny G, Doug E Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis and Nicole Henry.

Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Erykah Badu, John Legend, Robin Thicke, the lateTeena Marie, Wyclef, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, Common, Anthony

Hamilton, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Al Jarreau, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, EnVogue, Lalah Hathaway,

Branford Marsalis and Roy Ayers.

Tickets on sale nowatwww.jazzinthegardens.com, theSun Life StadiumBox Office,

www.ticketmaster.comand at Ticketmaster locations.

For more information about the 8th Annual "Jazz in the Gardens," please call the general hotline at (877)

640-5299 or visitwww.jazzinthegardens.com. Like atwww.facebook.com/jazzinthegardens , follow

@jazzgardens and use the Twitter/Instagram hashtag #JIG8.

Sponsorship requests should be directed to Roane Consulting Group at (804) 506-4020 [email protected]. Food and merchandise vendor requests should be sent to

[email protected] .

About City of Miami Gardens

The City of Miami Gardens celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2013; it was incorporated on May 13, 2003

as the 33rd city in Miami-Dade County. With a population of approximately 110,000, it is the third

largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens is a solid, working and middle class community of
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unique diversity. It is the largest predominantly African-American municipality in the State of Florida and

boasts many Caribbean and Hispanic residents. The City hosted the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl, the 2010

NFL Pro Bowl, Super Bowl XLIV, 2013 Orange Bowl and 2013 BCS National Championship game and

the 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens festival will draw more than 50,000 attendees. Miami Gardens

elected its second Mayor in 2012, Oliver Gilbert III. Through his leadership and that of former Mayor,

Shirley Gibson, the City has demonstrated steady growth in the areas of community and economic

development, and has gained a reputation for being a hot destination spot in South Florida.

www.miamigardens-fl.gov .

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Highlights

Michael Baisden to host 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens music festival in Miami Gardens,Florida

Tickets go on sale November 15, 2012, at www.jazzinthegardens.com, the Sun LifeStadium Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster locations

High resolution photos and bios of Michael Baisden available upon requestMICHAEL BAISDEN, NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PERSONALITY, SIGNS ON

AS HOST OF THE 8TH ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Experience #JIG8 on March 16 and 17, 2013 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.November 13, 2012Miami Gardens 8th annual two-day Jazz in the

Gardens music festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce as the festival host, nationally

syndicated radio personality, Michael Baisden.

Michael Baisden is undeniably one of the most influential and engaging personalities in radio

history. His meteoric rise to No. 1 is redefining radio with the numbers to back it up. The show

is nationally syndicated and is heard in over 78 markets nationwide with over eight million loyal

listeners daily. His career began when he took a leap of faith to leave his job driving trains in

Chicago to self-publish his book and began touring the country selling books out of the trunk ofhis car. Baisden, who now has four best-selling books to his credit, has hosted two national

television shows and has recently produced three feature films.

"I'm excited to be hosting the 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival. I had the pleasure

of hosting the 2011 festival and it was an awesome experience. Each year the event gets bigger

and better, stated Michael Baisden. I'm looking forward to inviting my listeners from around

the country and the world to join me for two days of food, fun and incredible music. My goal is

to make this the most successful Jazz in the Gardens Festival ever!

Jazz in the Gardens success is attributed to the list of legends that grace the stage each year

along with its incredible food, affordable tickets and Miami Gardens amazing March weather.For the past seven years, the festival has enjoyed unprecedented growth and has consistently

delivered increases in attendance. Nearly 50,000 music lovers from the Caribbean, United

States and all over Florida attended the 2012 festival.


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Baisden is of the premiere radio personalities in the U.S. and a connoisseur of good music and

great entertainment. Its always good to have someone with his reputation, credibility,

popularity and love for a really good show on our team, said Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver

Gilbert.

The 2012 "Jazz in the Gardens" featured performances from legendary artists including Mary J.Blige, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Kenny G, Doug E Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis and

Nicole Henry. Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Erykah Badu, John

Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Frankie Beverly

and Maze, Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, Common, Anthony Hamilton, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Al

Jarreau, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, EnVogue, Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis and

Roy Ayers.

For more information about the 8th

Annual "Jazz in the Gardens," please call the general hotline

at (877) 640-5299 or visitwww.jazzinthegardens.com. Like at

www.facebook.com/jazzinthegardens, follow@jazzgardens and use the Twitter/Instagram

hashtag #JIG8. Follow Michael Baisden@baisdenlive/ #BaisdenLive and like at

www.facebook.com/michaelbaisdenlive.

Sponsorship requests should be directed to Roane Consulting Group at (804) 506-4020 or

[email protected]. Food and merchandise vendor requests should be sent to

[email protected]. All media inquiries should be directed toCircle of One

Marketingat (305) 576-3790.


The City of Miami Gardens celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2013, it was incorporated on May

13, 2003 and is the 33rd city in Miami-Dade County. With a population of approximately110,000, it is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens is a solid, working and

middle class community of unique diversity. It is the largest predominantly African-American

municipality in Florida and boasts many Caribbean and Hispanic residents. The City hosted the

2010 FedEx Orange Bowl, the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl, Super Bowl XLIV, 2013 Orange Bowl and

2013 BCS National Championship game. Miami Gardens elected its second Mayor in 2012,

Oliver Gilbert III. Through his leadership and that of former Mayor, Shirley Gibson, the City has

demonstrated steady growth in the areas of community and economic development, and has

gained a reputation for being a hot destination spot in South Florida.www.miamigardens-fl.gov

About Michael BaisdenMichael Baisden is a recognized best-selling author, nationally syndicated radio personality and

TV talk show host. His high-octane energy and love for interacting with his listeners is just one

reason for the popularity and success of his number one rated Michael Baisden Show, which is

broadcast to over seven million listeners in over 76 affiliate stations across the country.

Baisden is known for spearheading the historic Jena Six March, The Michael Baisden

Foundations 2010 One Million Mentors National Campaign to Save Our Kids where he spoke in

over 72 cities signing up mentors and the recent Trayvon Martin awareness campaign. In
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March, Baisden along with Rev. Al Sharpton held a rally in Stanford, FL to protest the injustice

over the lack of an arrest in the killing of Martin, a teenager who was just walking home from

the store. Over 30,000 people attended the rally along with the teenagers parents and other

leaders. With nearly two million books in print, both hard and soft cover, his work blends the

perfect combination of entertainment, humor and sexuality. Michaels vibrant personality on

and off the air has made him a people magnet. He first began attracting attention withprimarily female followers as an author and publisher of the highly successful best-selling

books: "Men Cry in the Dark", "The Maintenance Man," "God's Gift to Women" and a hot new

book Do Men Know What They Want. Baisden has released the Collectors Edition of

Maintenance Man followed by his sixth book "Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics &

Sex...Everyone Has A Price" on e-book and hard cover.

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Highlights

Earth Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Najee, Mary Mary and Rachelle Ferrellkickoff first round of headliners for the March 16 and 17, 2013Jazz in the Gardens

Festival, hosted by Michael Baisden, presented by Uptown Magazine

Tickets go on sale November 15, 2012, atwww.jazzinthegardens.com, the Sun LifeStadium Box Office,www.ticketmaster.comand Ticketmaster locations

Like atwww.facebook.com/jazzinthegardens, followtwitter.com/jazzgardens and usethe Twitter/Instagram hashtag #JIG8

High resolution photos and bios of artists available upon requestEARTH WIND & FIRE, CHARLIE WILSON, NEW EDITION, NAJEE, MARY MARY AND

RACHELLE FERRELL KICKOFF FIRST ROUND OF ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR

THE 8TH

ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS MUSIC FESTIVAL

PRESENTED BY UPTOWNExperience #JIG8 on March 16 and 17, 2013 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.November 21, 2012Miami Gardens 8th

annual two-day Jazz in the

Gardens music festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce its first round of artists. Earth

Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Najee, Mary Mary and Rachelle Ferrell will take thestage for the March 16 and 17, 2013 festival. The City of Miami Gardens is thrilled to announce

UPTOWN Magazine as its presenting sponsor for the festival, a perfect partnership as this

popular national brand is known for celebrating the luxury lifestyle of professional and

influential urban consumers. Nationally syndicated radio personality Michael Baisden, known

for his love of great entertainment, has joined the line up as the festivals host.



Jazz in the Gardens success is attributed to the list of legends that grace the stage each year

along with its incredible food, affordable tickets and Miami Gardens amazing March weather.

For the past seven years, the festival has enjoyed unprecedented growth and has consistently

delivered increases in attendance. More than 50,000 music lovers from the Caribbean, United

States and all over Florida attended the 2012 festival.

This is the 8th year of Jazz in the Gardens and were hitting our stride. We want to make this

the best entertainment experience anyone could ever attend in the U.S. Its going to be an all
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the way live weekend, said Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert. And with our first round of

performers, Im very thrilled with this show already and there are more acts to announce! Once

the full lineup is revealed, this will be the best festival weve ever had.

The 2012 "Jazz in the Gardens" featured performances from legendary artists including Mary J.

Blige, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Kenny G, Doug E Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis andNicole Henry. Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Erykah Badu, John

Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Frankie Beverly



Roy Ayers.





hashtag #JIG8.



[email protected].



13, 2003 and is the 33rd city in Miami-Dade County. With a population of approximately

110,000, it is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens is a solid, working and


municipality in Florida and boasts many Caribbean and Hispanic residents. The City hosted the2010 FedEx Orange Bowl, the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl, Super Bowl XLIV, 2013 Orange Bowl and





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Highlights

Ne-Yo and Monica added to 2013 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens lineup onMarch 16 and 17, 2013 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens

Tickets on sale nowatwww.jazzinthegardens.com, theSun Life StadiumBox Office,www.ticketmaster.comand at Ticketmaster locations

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS FESTIVAL FANS SAID, GIVE ME EVERYTHING TONIGHT,NE-YO AND MONICA ADDED TO LINEUP

#JIG8 hosted by Michael Baisden, presented by Uptown Magazine on March 16 and 17,2013 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.December 12, 2012 Miami

Gardens 8th annual two-day Jazz in the Gardens music

festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce the

addition of Ne-Yo and Monica to its lineup. Along with Earth

Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Najee, Mary Mary

and Rachelle Ferrell; Ne-Yo and Monica round out one of the

most anticipated lineups in the festivals history. The

festivals final two headliners are expected to be announced

before the end of the year.

Superstars Ne-Yo and Monica add to a lineup complete with

soul, R&B, gospel and jazz artists. Ne-Yo is a three-time

Grammy Award winner and one of the most popular singers and songwriters today. His hits

include, Miss Independent, So Sick and Because of You. Ne-Yo worked with 50 Cent on

the hit Baby By Me and with Pitbull, Afrojack and Nayer on the 2011 smash, Give Me

Everything. A star since the age of 15, Monica rose to fame when she released her debut

album Miss Thang. The album went three times platinum in the United States and peaked at

No. seven on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums with the hits, Dont Take It

Personal and Before You Walk Out Of My Life. On April 6, 2012 Monica released her seventhalbum titled, New Life.

We were already excited about the show. Its safe to say were ecstatic now, said Miami

Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert.The 2013 edition of Jazz in the Gardens has it all. It will be the

perfect collection of rhythm and blues, jazz, soul and gospel. Were very pleased with the lineup


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and to think there are two more headliners to announce, this show will be amazing, Gilbert

added.


Blige, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Kenny G, Doug E Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis and

Nicole Henry. Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Erykah Badu, JohnLegend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Frankie Beverly



Roy Ayers.







hashtag #JIG8.


[email protected]. Food and merchandise vendor requests should be sent

[email protected].




110,000, it is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens is a solid, working andmiddle class community of unique diversity. It is the largest predominantly African-American







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[email protected]


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Highlights

Fantasia added to 2013 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens lineup on March 16 and17, 2013, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens

With one headliner artist announcement remaining, the current lineup includesFantasia, Ne-Yo, Monica, Earth Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Najee,

Mary Mary and Rachelle Ferrell


JAZZ IN THE GARDENS GETS JOLT OF SOUL WITH THE ADDITION OF FANTASIA#JIG8 hosted by Michael Baisden on March 16 and 17, 2013, at

Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.December 19, 2012 Miami

Gardens 8th annual two-day Jazz in the Gardens music

festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce the addition

of Fantasia to its Saturday, March 16th lineup. Along with Ne-

Yo, Monica, Earth Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition,

Najee, Mary Mary and Rachelle Ferrell; the 2004 American

Idol winner is the latest addition to the South Florida music

festival. The festival will add one more headliner before the

end of the year.

Fantasia Monique Barrino knows a few things about

winning. The soulful singer was victorious in the 2004 edition

of American Idol, the song I Believe made her the first recording artist in history to debut at

No.1 on the Billboard charts with a debut single. Her album, Free Yourself was certified

platinum and the 2006 follow-up, Fantasia, featured the No. 1 R&B hit When I See U. She

then played the part of Celie in the Broadway musical The Color Purple, for which she won a

2007 Theatre World Award. Her third studio album, Back to Me, was released worldwide onAugust 24, 2010 and features the single "Bittersweet," which peaked in the top ten on the R&B

chart. The single won her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

Fantasia has an incredible reputation for being one of the hardest working performers in

entertainment. Weve never had her at Jazz in the Gardens and look forward to seeing one of


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her trademark heartfelt performances, said Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert.We

couldnt be any more thrilled to have her in Miami Gardens, Gilbert added.



Nicole Henry. Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Erykah Badu, JohnLegend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Frankie Beverly



Roy Ayers.







hashtag #JIG8.



[email protected].




110,000, it is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens is a solid, working andmiddle class community of unique diversity. It is the largest predominantly African-American







Media Contact

Elvis Anderson

[email protected]


(305) 576-3790
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Highlights

Kenny Babyface Edmonds completes the 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens lineup andwill perform at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16

Final list of headliners includes Ne-Yo, Earth Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition,Monica, Fantasia, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Najee, Rachelle Ferrell and Mary Mary


KENNY BABYFACE EDMONDS (AND HIS 10 GRAMMY AWARDS) IS FINAL

HEADLINER ADDED TO 8TH ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS LINEUP#JIG8 hosted by Michael Baisden, presented by Uptown Magazine on March 16 and 17,

2013 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.January 24, 2013Miami Gardens

8th annual two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival at Sun

Life Stadium is proud to announce the addition of music

legend Kenny Babyface Edmonds. Along with Ne-Yo, Earth

Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Monica, Fantasia,

Najee, Rachelle Ferrell and Mary Mary; the Hollywood Walk

of Fame honoree is scheduled to take the stage at 6:00 p.m.on Saturday, March 16.

A 10-time Grammy winner with 11 solo albums of his own,

Kenny Babyface Edmonds impeccably crafted explorations

of love, romance and relationships have made an indelible

imprint on the evolution of contemporary pop music throughout the world: over 125 Top-10

R&B and Pop hits, 42 No. 1 R&B hits and 51 Top-10 Pop hits (including 16 No. 1s), which have

produced single and album sales in excess of over 500 million units worldwide. A few of the

vocalists from which his music can be heard include: Whitey Houston, Boyz II Men, Mariah

Carey, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, TLC, Toni Braxton, Celine Dion,John Mellencamp, Brandy, Aretha Franklin, Fall Out Boy, Pink, Charlie Wilson and Chrisette

Michele. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including Soul Train Music Awards, BMI

Awards, NAACP Image Awards and American Music Awards. Kenny Babyface Edmonds was the

recipient of the third BET Walk of Fame Award (previous honorees were Michael Jackson and

Whitney Houston) and was named BETs Entertainer of the Year at the First Annual BET

Awards Ceremony. He received a star on Hollywoods legendary Walk ofFame in February

2011.


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Were looking forward to another great performance from Kenny Babyface Edmonds, he was

a crowd favorite at the 2009 edition of Jazz in the Gardens. If you want to be amazed, take a

look at all the hits he has been part of, hes a true musical genius. Were thrilled to bookend our

lineup with such a legend, said Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert.



Nicole Henry. Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Erykah Badu, John

Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan,

Chrisette Michele, Common, Anthony Hamilton, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Al Jarreau, Gladys Knight, The

Isley Brothers, EnVogue, Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis and Roy Ayers.







hashtag #JIG8.


[email protected]. Food and merchandise vendor requests should be sent

[email protected].


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110,000, it is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens is a solid, working and








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8th Annual Jazz In The Gardens Press Kit

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