The American Pianists Association (APA) announced John Legend has replaced Aretha Franklin as the headliner as well as the performance schedule and complete artist line-up for the Kroger Indy Jazz Fest presented by Coca-Cola. Three days of live music and good food will make the Kroger Indy Jazz Fest presented by Coca-Cola perfect for Fathers Day weekend June 13 15 at Military Park downtown Indianapolis.
Tickets go on sale March 28 at all central Indianapolis Kroger locations, online at
www.indyjazzfest.net or for group tickets and information call 317-940-8198. Tickets can also be purchased at Military Park the day of the event (cash only). Children 14 and under enter the festival free when accompanied by a ticket holding adult.
The 2008 Kroger Indy Jazz Fest presented by Coca-Cola line-up includes:
Friday, June 13
6:15 6:45 Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel WhiteLies.tv Stage
6:45 7:45 Bettye LaVette Buzzed Driving Stage
7:45 9:00 Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood WhiteLies.tv Stage
9:00 9:30 Claude Sifferlen Trio Buzzed Driving Stage
9:30 10:30 Buddy Guy WhiteLies.tv Stage
Saturday, June 14
3:15 4:15 Jerry Gonzalez & the Fort Apache Band WhiteLies.tv Stage
4:15 5:15 Stephanie Browning Quartet Buzzed Driving Stage
5:15 6:15 Dan Tepfer Trio (APA Jazz Fellow)Buzzed Driving Stage
6:15 7:15 Freddie Hubbard WhiteLies.tv Stage
7:15 7:45 Tad Robinson Buzzed Driving Stage
7:45 9:00 Dave Koz WhiteLies.tv Stage
9:00 9:30 Melvin Rhynes Buzzed Driving Stage
9:30 11:00 Legend WhiteLies.tv Stage
Sunday, June 15
4:00 5:00 Robin McKelle Quartet Buzzed Driving Stage
5:00 6:00 Aaron Parks Quartet Buzzed Driving Stage
6:00 7:00 Ramsey Lewis, Legends of Jazz Tour presented by AARP WhiteLies.tv Stage
7:00 8:00 Paquito DRivera, Legends of Jazz Tour presented by AARP WhiteLies.tv Stage
8:00 9:00 Four Play, Legends of Jazz Tour presented by AARP WhiteLies.tv Stage
*All artists and times are subject to change
Ticket locations and prices:
Central Indiana Kroger Stores:
March 28 April 30: $22 per day, $55 three-day pass
May 1 June 13 at 10:30 pm: $25 per day, $65 three-day pass
indyjazzfest.net:
March 28 June 12: $25 per day, $65 three-day pass, $65 premium seating
Military Park:
June 13 - 15: $25 Friday, $35 Saturday, $35 Sunday, $65 three-day pass
About American Pianists Association (APA)
The mission of the American Pianists Association is to discover, promote and advance the careers of young world-class, American, jazz and classical pianists. In addition, the American Pianists Association assumed control of Indy Jazz Fest in 2003, which it now leads and manages. More information is available online at
www.americanpianists.org and
www.indyjazzfest.net
The American Pianists Association (APA) is an organization with local, national and international impact. In addition to worldwide performance opportunities the APA offers its jazz and classical Fellows, the organization has a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for members of the community. Through its educational outreach program, Concerto Curriculum, the APA provides free concerts and workshops for underserved youth, seniors and community members. APA Fellows have engaged with 13 high schools in the metropolitan area, nine of the 14 Community Centers and retirement centers in all areas of the city. In 2007, the APA presented eleven of these free programs, reaching over 1,200 individuals who may not have otherwise had access to the arts.
The American Pianists Association receives support from the City of Indianapolis through the Arts Council of Indianapolis, the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, the Lilly Endowment, Christel DeHaan Family Foundation the Indiana General Assembly through the Indiana Arts Commission and the U.S. Congress through the National Endowment for the Arts, among others.
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