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2x-GRAMMY� Nominated Saxophonist & Vocalist Mindi Abair is one of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists/vocalists in the music industry. Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and utter command of the saxophone since her debut album in 1999. 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, garnered numerous #1 Radio Hits and consistently topped the BOTH the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Blues Charts. She has had a remarkable recording career, recording with some of the biggest names in music, and has built a substantial following among jazz and blues audiences with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style.
In 2006, Abair released the album 'Life Less Ordinary', which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and remained in the Top 20 for 45 weeks. Her songs "True Blue" and "Bloom" hit #1. In 2008, she released her genre breaking album 'Stars' which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart. Her single "Stars" charted at #29 on the Adult Contemporary R&R simultaneously with her single "Smile" which reached #1 on the R&R jazz airplay charts.
You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, or from moonlighting on tour with Duran Duran or Aerosmith.
In 2014, Mindi received her first GRAMMY� Nomination in the "Best Pop Instrumental Album" category for 'Summer Horns' with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot and Gerald Albright, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY� Nomination for "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album" for her solo LP 'Wild Heart' featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb� Mo�, and Max Weinberg.
In 2017, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers released the album 'The EastWest Sessions' (Joe Bonamassa and Fantastic Negrito were featured guests) and it debuted at #3 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart. In 2018, Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won 8 Independent Blues Awards including "Artist of the Year", and an Independent Music Award for "Best Blues Song Fan Award" for �Pretty Good For A Girl� featuring Joe Bonamassa.
Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers won the 2019 LA Critics Award for "Best Holiday Album" for 'All I Got For Christmas Is The Blues' (2018). The album debuted at #7 on the Billboard Blues Chart and #13 on SiriusXM Bluesville. In 2019, they released 'No Good Deed' which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Blues Chart.
In 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 Mindi was Nominated for "Best Instrumentalist: Horn Player of the Year" at the Blues Music Awards.
Mindi's new album 'Forever' was released March 18, 2022 and debuted #1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album Chart and features performances by Steve Perry, Rick Braun, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Bazilian and Raul Malo.
Mindi has toured and/or recorded with: Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa, Smokey Robinson, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Gregg Allman, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Fantastic Negrito, Waddy Wachtel, Bobby Rush, Keb� Mo�, Teena Marie, Lee Ritenour, Adam Sandler, Duran Duran, Bill Champlin, Richard Elliott, Jimmy Webb, Max Weinberg, Dave Koz, Peter White, Gerald Albright, Mandy Moore, Lalah Hathaway and the Backstreet Boys.
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Great music, great entertainment. Love listening and seeing Mindi and Jim Peterik together. We love the fact that we get to speak to her and take pictures with her as well as Jim Peterik. Mindi is the best saxophone player and beautiful voice. The Genesee Theater ushers and employees are very helpful and friendly.
The show was excellent! Great sound, great voice and excellent music! Can't wait to see her again!
When her band played it was good, she talked to much for me.
Mindi Abair is a GEM. The show was perfection. Every single member of her band is amazing. She was so engaging and the music was beyond belief. And it was like the room (Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club) was made for them. We would have seen her again and again. Do not miss her show!!!
Mindy Abair rocked the house on Friday Sept 15th ! She always has a great energy level to go along with her superb talent. She played songs from all stages of her career. Jimmy's is such a comfortable and elegant room - with just the right amount of "casual"to it. Looking forward to see the one and only James Montgomery on Dec 22nd !
Mindi Abair was outstanding! Her music is so incredible and her personality is genuine. We could not have been happier this event was so good. She promised to return and we hope it will be soon!
Fabulous !! We are huge fans. Went to both shows in same night ! Have to grab it when you can !
Mindi & the band put on a great show. She really engaged with the audience. Mindi never disappoints.
Really great experience and fantastic music. Christmas theme was fun and Mindi and her guests put on just a very memorable show. Loved the venue in San Diego also. Can’t wait to see Mindi again!
Fifth time to see Mindi who always puts on a great show. I would have preferred a bit more upbeat but Mindi and Vincent were superb. The guitar player seemed a bit out of his league and acts like he wants to play for Motley Crue instead. Way over animated is his stage presence.
The great evening started with Mindy, the Great, and her husband with the wine tasting! Oh wowwww! The wine was as smooth tasting as Mindy's playing and the information her husband shared was extremely informative. And then there was the concert! I tell you what!!! Mindy is a class act all by herself, but she added such AMAZING, talented people that made this concert ALIVE and celebratory! From the variety of Christmas songs to the individual artists sharing their personal songs made the evening complete! I have ZERO complaints. The night was magical and kicked off my holiday in the best way possible!!!!
Great show! Fun and exciting! All performers were excellent and Balboa Theater is a beautiful venue!
From where I sat 0 the sound made it difficult to hear the singers. Mindy was entertaining as usual. Sound levels for David Koz was perfect.
Mindi Abair is an incredible performer. The Christmas show featured Vincent Ingala, Lindsay Webster and Adam Hawley. What an incredible ensemble and awesome band! I also enjoyed the wine tasting before the show with Mindi and Eric Guerra. It was a wonderful evening!
Excellent venue, wonderful performances!!! Comfortable seating and easy parking
The show and the worker's we're great. I would definitely see that show again
We go every year to see the Christmas Show in Ponte Vedra. We always get seats in rear of the small venue. We were excited it was Mindi'S show, we have been following her since her first show. But the sound system was jacked up so high, it hurt our ears and we couldn't hear the singers. We NEVER experienced this before in thos theater. I did mentioned to the guest singer when she came out towards the end. Everyone I ran into had the same issue. I held my ears covered until the end. It is a older crowd and they should have checked the sound system prior to show.
Lots of energy All are great musicians and singers who you can tell enjoyed their craft Christmas songs mixed in All in all a fun time - would go again
The show was great. Plenty of Christmas but not just the traditional overdone songs. Great choices. Some excellent highlights like Lucy and bloom. Every band member had talent!!!! Really kept our attention and time flew by. Great performances. Mindi looked fabulous!
Show was outstanding, Mindi headlined an all star performance accompanied by other outstanding guests! Loved seeing my home time friend Vincent Ingala! Fabulous show! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
