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The 2010 Jazz in the Gardens Deliver Emotionally Charged Performances

This year Jazz in the Gardens Hip Hop soul singer Mary J. Blige and Teena Marie Deliver a Emotionally Charged Performances that took place at the Sun Life stadium however, the big topic of the event was Miss Bilge diva moment backstage at the media tent according to report she arriving late and made outrageous demand the media or be clear out. The two day event with A-List Headliners Bring Record Crowds with a star-studded line of K’Jon, Cassandra Wilson, David Sanborn, Melanie Fiona, Joe Sample, Boyz II Men, Robin Thicke and the soul singer John Legend .

Despite the economy, the festival attendance was up 20% from 2009. With a slight increase in ticket prices, the box office enjoyed a 90% increase in revenue to $1.9M from $1M in 2009 according the city of Miami Gardens. The Increased was due to national and international attention, driven by a star-studded line-up and the festival’s growing reputation as one of the best musical events in the country.

Jazz In The Gardens back around for the fifth time

Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds_Erykah Badu_Common| Johnny Louis/jlnphotography.com

2009 line-up, Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds_Erykah Badu_Common| Johnny Louis/jlnphotography.com

This year line-up for the fifth annual Jazz in the Gardens that scheduled to take place on Saturday March 20, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium with likes of Robin Thicke, Mary J Blige, Melanie Fiona, Cassandra Wilson, Boyz II Men and John Legend.

Attendance last year was more than 40,000 with incredible performances by Kenny G, Babyface, Frankie Beverly, Roy Ayers, Erykah Badu, and other.

The two days event kick off Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21 continued to grow every year with an adapted slogan “What happens in the Gardens stays in the Gardens!” see you in the Gardens.

John Legend_Melanie Fiona_Robin Thicke| Johnny Louis/jlnphotography.com

2010 line-up, John Legend_Melanie Fiona_Robin Thicke| Johnny Louis/jlnphotography.com