AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, is a United States-based non-governmental organization and interest group, founded by Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus in 1958 and based in Washington, D.C. According to its mission statement, it is "a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over ... dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age," which "provides a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for our members."
In just a few years, Jazz in the Gardens has become one of the most highly regarded music festivals in the country. Over 40,000 people are expected to enjoy this year's diverse mix of music genres, ranging from Jazz to R&B and Soul sounds.