John Legend performs in Freiburg, southern Germany, in March 2007. (AP Photo/Alex Grimm, Pool)

Aretha Franklin is out, and John Legend is in for the 10th annual Kroger Indy Jazz Fest.

Although festival organizers announced in February that the Queen of Soul would headline the event, Franklin's name is absent from the latest list of acts to perform June 13-15 at White River State Park's Military Park.

Joel Harrison, who puts together the Indy Jazz Fest lineup, said he learned of Franklin's changed plans -- and few additional details -- within the past two weeks.

"I received a call from (Franklin's) management saying that they regret she will be unable to appear," said Harrison, artistic director for the American Pianists Association, which manages the festival as a fundraiser.

Franklin's publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn, could not be reached for comment.

Harrison filled the festival's headlining slot by scheduling a June 14 appearance by five-time Grammy Award winner John Legend.

"I was looking at an array of artists, but I've wanted to get John Legend here for a couple of years," said Harrison, who unveiled the Indy Jazz Fest lineup Thursday at the Jazz Kitchen. "While we're sorry that Aretha won't be here, somehow things have a way of working out. I couldn't be happier."

Mainstream R&B singer Legend, 29, has recorded two platinum-selling albums: "Get Lifted" (2004) and "Once Again" (2006). Legend is scheduled to sing "America the Beautiful" Sunday as part of the 24th annual "Wrestlemania" pay-per-view event, as well as participate in the April 9 "Idol Gives Back" episode of Fox television series "American Idol."

The Indy Jazz Fest lineup also includes one of the storied names of Indianapolis jazz history, trumpet player Freddie Hubbard, making his festival debut. Hubbard, whose career includes signature recordings "Red Clay" and "First Light," was booked as part of the inaugural 1999 event, but no explanation was given when he didn't appear.

Harrison looked ahead to Hubbard's June 14 performance by calling it a celebration of the musician's 70th birthday. Hubbard will turn 70 on April 7.

Smooth jazz star Dave Koz and Latin jazz trumpet player Jerry Gonzalez also are scheduled to perform June 14.

On June 13, blues icon Buddy Guy will close opening-night festivities. On June 15, Indy Jazz Fest will serve as the local stop for the Legends of Jazz Tour presented by the AARP. The Legends lineup features smooth jazz quartet Fourplay, Cuban saxophone player Paquito D'Rivera and Chicago-based pianist Ramsey Lewis.

Musicians will perform on two stages in Military Park. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.

Past performers at Indy Jazz Fest have included Tony Bennett, Sonny Rollins, Al Green, Herbie Hancock, Norah Jones and Dave Brubeck.

2008 Kroger Indy Jazz Fest lineup

Tickets for the 2008 Kroger Indy Jazz Fest can be purchased be ginning at 10 a.m. Friday by visiting www.indyjazzfest.net or by calling (317) 940-8198. Single-day tickets will be available for $25. Three-day passes are $65.

Kroger stores will offer single-day tickets for $22 and three-day passes for $55 through April 30.

At the festival, single-day tickets will be sold for $25 on June 13, and for $35 on June 14 and 15.

Concerts are scheduled at Military Park, part of White River State Park at West and New York streets.

Performers

June 13

• Buddy Guy

• Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood

• Bettye LaVette

• Claude Sifferlen Trio

• Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel

June 14

• John Legend

• Dave Koz

• Freddie Hubbard

• Mel Rhyne

• Tad Robinson

• Dan Tepfer Trio

• Stephanie Browning

• Jerry Gonzalez

June 15

• Fourplay

• Paquito D'Rivera

• Ramsey Lewis

• Aaron Parks Quartet

• Robin McKelle