BLIGE, LEGEND LINE UP FOR 'JAZZ IN THE GARDENS': Tom Joyner hosting next year's event in Miami. Thicke, Teena, Fiona also on bill.

      Confirmed artists include the queen of hip hop and R&B, Mary J. Blige; Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter, John Legend; R&B crooner, Robin Thicke; funk/R&B diva, Teena Marie; '90s R&B/pop super group, Boyz II Men; Grammy-nominated R&B vocalist, Melanie Fiona; jazz chanteuse, Cassandra Wilson; saxophone king, David Sanborn; newcomer, K'Jon; and famed pianist, keyboarder and founding member of the Jazz Crusaders, Joe Sample.

      Jazz in the Gardens, a two-day weekend festival, delivers a diverse mix of music genres and mixes jazz, pop, R&B, Neo-soul and Caribbean flavors, having something to offer all music aficionados at an affordable price.

      "I am proud to proclaim 'Jazz in the Gardens' as an undeniable premier stop on the national festival circuit," says Shirley Gibson, Mayor Miami Gardens. "With audiences coming from international and domestic markets, it has become a major destination event for anyone seeking the combined ambience of fabulous music, sunshine, great food, shopping and beautiful people all in one setting."

      For more information on the 5th Annual "Jazz in the Gardens," go to www.jazzinthegardens.com or contact the City of Miami Gardens at 1-877-640-5299.