Al Green to Headline Indy Jazz Fest

Press Release

INDIANAPOLIS (March 29, 2007) — The American Pianists Association (APA) will announce the schedule and complete artist line-up for the 2007 Indy Jazz Fest presented by Kroger, held June 15-17 at Military Park, downtown Indianapolis. The three-day event brings live jazz and blues music to stages throughout the park, educational activities and food from some of the best local establishments.

Tickets for the festival are available to purchase now online at www.indyjazzfest.net or charge by phone at 317.940.8072 for $25/single day and $55/3-day pass. Tickets will later be available at all Kroger stores for $20/single day and $50/3-day pass on April 23. Tickets will also be available at the gate for $30 each day. Children ages 14 and under will be admitted free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.

The 2007 Indy Jazz Fest presented by Kroger line up includes:

Friday, June 15

“Women in Jazz”

Jazz Central Stage
7:15 – Hiromi

APA Stage
6:30 – Monika Herzig & A Tribute to Women in Jazz
8:15 – Regina Carter Quintet
9:30 – Sherrie Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra w/special guests Neenna Freelon and Rachael Price

Saturday, June 16

Jazz Central Stage
3:30 – Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel
5:30 – Somi
7:30 – ORI
9:00 – Frank Smith

APA Stage
4:15 – Monk Legacy Septet
6:30 – McCoy Tyner Trio
8:00 – Spyro Gyra
9:30 – Al Green

Sunday, June 17

Jazz Central Stage
3:30 – Cool City Swing Band
5:00 – APA Cole Porter Jazz Fellow
7:00 – James Hunter

APA Stage
4:30 – Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra High School All Stars
6:00 – Yerba Buena
8:00 – Chick Corea & Bela Fleck

About American Pianists Association (APA)

The mission of the American Pianists Association (APA) is to discover, promote and advance the careers of young world-class American jazz and classical pianists through competitions, performance tours and educational programs for the enrichment of audiences worldwide. 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 receives support from the City of Indianapolis through the Arts Council of Indianapolis, the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, the Indianapolis Foundation, the Indiana General Assembly through the Indiana Arts Commission and the U.S. Congress through the National Endowment for the Arts, among others.

Source: American Pianists Association