Your browser is not supported. For the best experience, use any of these supported browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
Skip to main content
PayPal Preferred Payments Partner
Mindi Abair

Jazz

Mindi Abair Tickets

Events0 Results

No more results on this page

About

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.

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 106 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    MIndy Mindy mindy!!!

    by Anonymous on 11/24/14American Theatre - Hampton

    AWESOME !!! So flipping good - she is such a rocker !!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mindi Abair

    by kimthebestgammie on 8/7/14Hampton Coliseum - Hampton

    What an incredible woman? I saw her for the first time this summer and was blown away by her. Can't wait to see her again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mindi Abair at Jazz Alley

    by Anonymous on 3/5/13Jazz Alley - Seattle

    We saw Mindi for the first time and got a table next to the stage, it was great. She is very dynamic and it is clear she enjoys what she is doing onstage. And she was available after the show to sign autographs and actually talk with. Very nice lady. Can't wait until the show with Dave Koz.. I will be going.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mindi Abair awesome

    by bh8161 on 10/15/12Blue Chip Casino - Michigan City

    Mindi Abair gave an incredible concert! Everyone in the band was an expert at their instrument, and their stage presence was excellent. We are so glad we had a chance to hear her for the first time. Outstanding!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mindi Abair was awesome!

    by ChefPatty on 10/15/12Blue Chip Casino - Michigan City

    My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed Mindi Abair's show. I had only heard a couple of her songs before, but had no idea how energetic she was. She had a rather small audience to play to, but in no way was her performance small. It was a pleasure to witness such an enthusiastic display of musical talent by Mindi and her band.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Minda Abair was fabulous!

    by littlegrandma on 10/15/12Blue Chip Casino - Michigan City

    All performers were great-every single one was talented. All played well and engaged the audience. Fantastic concert, would attend again for facility and or artists performing.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Smooth Jazer

    by Anonymous on 10/15/12Blue Chip Casino - Michigan City

    Mindy Abair is really talented. She put a great show once again. Her band is also first rate. They have all been together for quite a long time. Would highly recommend seeing her again.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Mindi Abair

    by Xtina420 on 10/15/12Blue Chip Casino - Michigan City

    Mindi was EXCELLENT! Very entertaining show. I am looking forward to seeing her again. I was not thrilled with the seating in the room but overall it was worth my time and the price.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mindy Abair Rocked the House!!

    by plaw21 on 10/15/12Blue Chip Casino - Michigan City

    Although the theater left a little to be desired, Mindy brought a great show! Her band was tight and smooth. They were hitting on all cylinders. They even broke into a Stones tune that had everyone rocking! Mindy showed all of her style and grace from a few ballads to her up tempo funky beat. She and her band were well worth the trip!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    mag mindi

    by cookiesandcream on 10/15/12Blue Chip Casino - Michigan City

    Mindi Abair is by far one of the most talented sax players! In a field of men she stands alone with her versatility and energy!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mindi and Euge Groove....WONDERFUL..Fantastic!!

    by nightrainlayne on 3/28/11Bishop Arts Theater Center - Dallas

    What a Joy and a blessing! Jazz at it's finest....could not have been better, Wonderful concert....

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    SUPRERB AS ALWAYS

    by dlcmusiclover on 8/28/10Birchmere - Alexandria

    This is my 4th time seeing her at this venue and as always she delivers. There wasn't a dull moment in any part of her performance. Her band members are excellent performers as is she. She show cased her new cd which I already have. Members in the audience who hadn't purchased it yet, did so that night and Mindi signed each and every cd purchased.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Mindi and band were fantastic

    by MaDC123 on 8/25/10Birchmere - Alexandria

    The concert was outstanding!! Though I've heard Mindi's music for about 4-5 years, this is my first time seeing her in concert. Not only was Mindi awesome but her entire band. After the sax and vocal performances from Mindi, I thoroughly enjoyed the bass and keyboard performances. But that is not taking anything away from the lead guitar and drummer. That is just my preferance. They all, and I do mean all, were off-the-chain!!! I also enjoyed Mindi's stage presence. She draws you in and makes you feel as if you've known her for years. I hope to attend some of her future concerts. Money and time well spent. The Birchmere is very nice. Almost every seat is a good seat. The food is good as well. I really like the place. It was my first time at the Birchmere as well.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Mindi Abair Was too short

    by CylindersOfSound on 2/20/10Capitol Theatre - Clearwater

    Just over an hour and a half for a local girl who said she was "glad to be back home in front of her people" And of course the service fees on my 43.50 ticket were way too high. So in general not enough for too much.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Mindi Abair

    by sebastunes on 2/17/10Jazz Alley - Seattle

    Before attending this show, I had no clue who Mindi Abair was. I had been wanting to go to Jazz Alley in Seattle for quite sometime and figured it be great for Valentines Day since you can get dinner and a show. I'm very happy that I decided to attend this show. Mindi Abair and her band were simply amazing ... great musicians. If I had one request, I wish Mindi would have sang a lot more because she has an amazing voice. This band definitely has chemistry and is worth every penny.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Abair was awesome!

    by truufan on 2/15/10Jazz Alley - Seattle

    I've always liked listening to Mindi on the radio and CD, but she was even better in person. She puts on a great live show and does a good job involving the audience. She also has a phenominal bunch of musicians playing with her. Awesome show!