Mindi abair biography
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Mindi Abair
American jazz saxophonist (born )
Mindi Abair | |
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Abair performing in St. Helena, California in August | |
| Born | () May 23, (age&#;55) St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, soul, pop, Contemporary jazz, smooth jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, radio host, band leader, author, public speaker |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, saxophone, keyboards |
| Years active | –present |
| Labels | GRP, Verve, Artistry, Peak, Heads Up, Concord |
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Musical artist
Mindi Abair (AY-bair;[1] born May 23, ) is an American saxophonist, vocalist, author, and National Trustee for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the organization that puts on the Grammy Awards show.
Her solo career has produced ten No. 1 radio singles, two No. 1 Billboard Jazz CDs, and four more solo CDs that have landed No. 5 and above on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts. She was the featured saxophonist for the and seasons of American Idol, and perfo
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Mindi Abair
One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists/vocalists in the music industry, Grammy Award nominee Mindi Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and utter command of the saxophone since her debut album in No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music, along with a raucous tone and dynamic stage presence.
Mindi's solo works have sold over half a million albums and garnered numerous #1 radio hits, top 5 solo records and top spots on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Billboard Blues charts. In , Mindi received her first Grammy nomination in the Best Pop Instrumental Album category for her solo LP Wild Heart, featuring Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb' Mo' and Max Weinberg. In , she received a second Grammy nomination for her collaboration with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright on Summer Horns.
In addition to her ac
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Mindi Abair (performance & soundcheck)
@ the PizzaExpress Jazz Club
19 - 22 November
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Desert Island Discs
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Biography
Mindi Abair was born in St. Petersburg, Florida and spent much of her early life on the road with her father&#;s band, The Entertainers. She came fro