INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - The American Pianists Association has announced the schedule and complete artist line-up for the 2006 Indy Jazz Fest, held June 16-18 in Military Park, downtown Indianapolis. The three-day festival brings live jazz and blues music to multiple stages throughout the park, educational activities and food from some of the best local establishments.

Tickets for the festival are on sale now, at $25 per day in advance and $35 per day at the door. Children ages 14 and under will be admitted free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.

To follow are a few of the more than 18 performers taking the stage over the three day festival:

Friday, June 16
Rob Dixon & Trilogy
Eddie Palmieri Afro-Caribbean Jazz All-Stars

Saturday, June 17
Bonnie Raitt

Sunday, June 18, "New Orleans Day"
Wynton Marsalis Septet
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Dr. John
The Neville Brothers

Debuted in 1999, the annual Indy Jazz Fest has become one of the biggest music events in the Midwest. BB King, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle and Tony Bennett are just a few of the big-name artists who have performed.

For more information, please visit www.indyjazzfest.net.