Jazz in the Gardens Highlights Black Music

The festival featured a mix of legendary performers and contemporary hitmakers, showcasing the cultural impact of hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and jazz. Violinist Damien Escobar started the festival with a soulful set, reimagining classic R&B songs. DJ D-Nice curated a nostalgic R&B segment with appearances from SWV, Donell Jones, Case, and Sunshine Anderson. Mýa and Ella Mai represented newer voices in the culture, while GloRilla brought a high-energy performance with a surprise appearance from Sexyy Red. Ludacris closed the festival, celebrating 25 years in music with surprise guests like Trina, Trick Daddy, and DJ Khaled. Other performers included Stephanie Mills, The Isley Brothers, and El DeBarge.