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(AllHipHop News) Pioneering Hip-Hop legend Doug E. Fresh will be among the major artists showcased during this year’s Jazz in the Gardens music festival being held in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Doug E. joins headlining acts that include Mary J. Blige, Patti LaBelle, Jazz icon Ramsey Lewis, Kevin Eubanks and smooth sax player, Kenny G.

The artists will hit the stage at the Sun Life Stadium this March, for the 7th Annual Jazz in the Gardens music festival, which will host over 50,000 people.

Mayor Shirley Gibson welcomed the mixture of legendary performers, which includes the genres of Hip-Hop, Jazz and R&B.

“The 2012 line-up is absolutely incredible and I look forward to all the fans from around the nation joining us again,” Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson said. “This signature Miami Gardens event brings added value to the City and to South Florida in general. I am proud of this City; in the eight years since incorporation, Miami Gardens has seen a steady stream of positive changes, improvements and additions like Jazz in the Gardens, which is more than a concert; it is an opportunity and experience that people want to enjoy year after year.”

The 7th Annual Jazz in The Gardens music festival takes place March 17 and March 18.

For more information visit: www.jazzinthegardens.com, the SunLife Stadium Box Office, Ticketmaster locations and online.