John Legend Headlines Tenth Annual Kroger Indy Jazz Fest Presented by Coca-Cola

INDIANAPOLIS, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 Father's Day weekend June 13 - 15 at Military Park downtown Indianapolis.

Tickets go on sale March 28 at all central Indianapolis Krogers, 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 & WhiteLies.tv Stage
the Fort Apache Band
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 TBD 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 John Legend WhiteLies.tv Stage

Sunday, June 15

3:15 - 4:00 TBD WhiteLies.tv Stage
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 D'Rivera, 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

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: American Pianists Association

CONTACT: Claire Chappell, +1-317-644-8101, claire.chappell@publicis-usa.com

Web site: http://www.indyjazzfest.net/

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