Mindi Abair
American jazz saxophonist (born 1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mindi Abair (/ˈeɪbɛər/ AY-bair;[1] born May 23, 1969) 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.
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Born | (1969-05-23) May 23, 1969 (age 54) 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 | 1991–present |
Labels | Heads Up, Concord Music Group, Verve |
Website | mindiabair |
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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 2011 and 2012 seasons of American Idol, and performed with the rock band Aerosmith.[2] Abair's recordings have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards.[3]