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Mindi Abair
Jazz / Pop

"My New Album "Stars" is in stores now!"

Hollywood, California
United States

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Member Since10/25/2004
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Mindi Abair -
alto and soprano saxophone
vocals
keyboards

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
JW Marriot Desert Ridge Phoenix, Arizona
Oct 17 2008 8:00P
Catalina Jazz Fest Avalon, California
Nov 13 2008 8:00P
Meyer Theatre Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nov 28 2008 8:00P
Hyatt Regency Incline Village, Nevada
Nov 29 2008 8:00P
One World Theatre Austin, Texas
Nov 30 2008 7:00P
The Pageant St. Louis, Missouri
Dec 2 2008 8:00P
Scullers Boston, Massachusetts
Dec 3 2008 8:00P
A Peter White Christmas w/Rick Braun & Mindi Abair Alexandria, Virginia
Dec 4 2008 8:00P
A Peter White Christmas w/Rick Braun & Mindi Abair Glenside, Pennsylvania
Dec 5 2008 8:00P
Mohegan Sun – Wolf Den Uncasville, Connecticut
Dec 6 2008 8:00P
Mohegan Sun Uncasville, Connecticut
Dec 7 2008 8:00P
Ramshead Annapolis, Maryland
Dec 8 2008 8:00P
Ramshead Annapolis, Maryland
Dec 9 2008 8:00P
Playhouse Square Center/Palace Theatre Cleveland, Ohio
Dec 10 2008 8:00P
Music Mill Indianapolis, Indiana
Dec 11 2008 8:00P
Valentine Theatre Toledo, Ohio
Dec 12 2008 8:00P
IMAC Huntington, New York
Dec 13 2008 8:00P
Robert Ferst Center for the Arts Atlanta, Georgia
Dec 14 2008 8:00P
Mattie Kelley Arts Center @ OWC Niceville, Florida
Dec 15 2008 8:00P
Lyric Theatre Stuart, Florida
Dec 16 2008 8:00P
Florida Theatre Jacksonville, Florida
Dec 17 2008 8:00P
Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, Florida
Dec 18 2008 8:00P
Radisson Hotel – Guzzetta Grand Ballroom Sacramento, California
Dec 19 2008 8:00P
Tower Theatre Fresno, California
Dec 20 2008 8:00P
Spreckels Theatre San Diego, California
Dec 23 2008 8:00P
The Grove of Anaheim Anaheim, California
Jan 6 2009 8:00P
Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort Ocho Rios
Jan 31 2009 8:00P
All Star Smooth Jazz Cruise Port of Miami, Florida
Feb 1 2009 8:00P
All Star Smooth Jazz Cruise Miami, Florida
Feb 2 2009 8:00P
All Star Smooth Jazz Cruise Miami, Florida
Feb 3 2009 8:00P
All Star Smooth Jazz Cruise Miami, Florida
Feb 4 2009 8:00P
All Star Smooth Jazz Cruise Miami, Florida
Feb 5 2009 8:00P
All Star Smooth Jazz Cruise Miami, Florida
Feb 6 2009 8:00P
All Star Smooth Jazz Cruise Miami, Florida
Feb 12 2009 8:00P
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington
Feb 13 2009 8:00P
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley Seattle
Feb 14 2009 8:00P
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington
Feb 15 2009 8:00P
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington
Feb 21 2009 8:00P
Wine and Jazz Festival Punta Gorda, Florida
Mar 27 2009 8:00P
Berks Jazz Festival Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

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   About Mindi Abair

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Where do you go from 1? If you’re singer, songwriter and saxophonist Mindi Abair—whose 2006 release Life Less Ordinary debuted at the top of Billboard’s contemporary jazz chart—you step out of your comfort zone, reach deep inside, follow your heart, write a bunch of killer songs showcasing your dynamic vocals like never before and, yes, aim for the Stars.

With the highly anticipated release of Abair’s aptly titled debut produced by her company 23 Music Group on Peak Records, a division of the Concord Music Group, the amazingly versatile artist bursts onto the pop scene with gale force. She adds a refreshingly unique voice to an exciting new generation of crossover artists who are, like her, powerful instrumentalists as well as thought-provoking singer/songwriters. Beginning with the promotion of the title cut “Stars” to AC radio, the Florida raised, Los Angeles based performer’s unique hybrid sound and mix of cool vulnerability and utter conviction is going to give all of them—John Mayer, Feist, Corinne Bailey Rae, Sara Bareilles, Norah Jones —a run for their barrier breaking money.

Perhaps John Taylor, famed Duran Duran bassist, says it best about her stunning melodies and thought provoking lyrics: “Mindi is unique. Listen to her new album ‘Stars,’ a genre-busting, breathtaking combination of contemporary jazz and Top 40 torch songs. It will be love at first listen.” Helping Abair and her collaborator/producer Matthew Hager realize her creative and fearless musical vision is a choice group of stalwarts from the pop world: keyboardist Ricky Peterson (John Mayer, Prince), drummer Abe Laboriel, Jr. (Paul McCartney, Sting) and cellist Richard Dodd, (Faith Hill, Foo Fighters).

Already a groundbreaking star in the contemporary jazz world, Abair has had three 1 hit singles on the Radio & Records charts, her last CD debuted 1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart, and her debut album stayed in the Top Ten for 19 consecutive weeks and was named the 1 most played Contemporary Jazz CD of 2003 by Jazz Week. She also hosts a popular weekly syndicated radio show called “Chill with Mindi Abair” that is broadcast in 40 markets in the U.S. and abroad. Each week, she features cutting edge music by artists such as Zero 7, Air, Thievery Corporation, and remixes of classic jazz artists such as Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. A hugely popular solo concert and festival attraction over the past seven years throughout the U.S., Abair recently performed for fans in Japan, Istanbul and Romania.

Abair established herself as a major presence in the pop world in the mid-90s when she toured as a singer and sax player with Adam Sandler. She’s been on the road with Mandy Moore, was hand-picked by Josh Groban as his opening act on his sold out fall tour in 2004, and even performed with Duran Duran for their U.S. comeback tour. Bassist John Taylor co-wrote the title track to Abair’s first release It Just Happens That Way and co-wrote and plays acoustic guitar on the new collection’s “F.L.A. Swing”. She also became a role model for thousands of screaming teen girls all over the world touring with The Backstreet Boys on their famous 1999-2000 Millennium Tour. Abair contributed to Keb’ Mo’s award winning “Peace Back by Popular Demand”, Adam Sandler’s platinum CD “What’s Your Name?”, and the All-Star album Forever For Always For Luther; and she’s been featured on The Drew Carey Show, HGTV’s Ground Rules and The Food Network’s Emeril Live.

Abair’s lively and aggressive, full-scale immersion in the pop/rock singer/songwriter world on Stars is not a departure, but rather a natural extension of the high profile success she’s had with many of her previous vocal songs. “I Can Remember” from Come As You Are was featured in the opening episode of the Aaron Spelling hit “Summerland,” while “Every Time” was featured in last year’s Robin Williams/Mandy Moore comedy “License To Wed.” Panasonic also featured her video for “Every Time” on their Jumbotron in Times Square in 2005; and the singer scored big with the song “I Can’t Wait For Christmas”, which was featured in 2005 on the Bath and Body Works Christmas CD and the Pier One Christmas CD, selling a combined total of more than 800,000 units. The song has gone on to become a perennial pop holiday favorite.

One critical rave from JAZZIZ magazine could apply just as easily to the vibe of Abair’s latest emotionally compelling melodies and thought provoking lyrics on Stars: “She’s 1 for her distinctive, original sound, perfect melodies, grooves and overall sense of fun.” Josh Groban has commented: “I was a fan the moment I saw a tape of one of her concerts. Her ability to connect with the crowd and appeal to jazz fans as well as those who aren’t familiar with her makes her an exciting artist, and I was thrilled to have her as a guest on my tour.” Blues giant Keb’ Mo’ takes it deeper: “She speaks to all of our souls. Do yourself a favor and check out her music.”

Abair’s ultimate goal on Stars is to bring light to the darkness, an unapologetic, optimistic sense of hope and idealism. Case in point: the lilting folk/pop tune “Change” reminds us that change is the one thing we can count on, and also the concept that can bring us all together. On the powerful first single and title track, she looks to the “Stars” as a connective thread between lovers who are far apart in physical distance. The Elton John influenced and piano-driven “On and On” reflects wistfully on the innocence of her small town youth (in St. Petersburg, Florida) and the way music has become an integral spiritual part of so many people’s lives.

Abair’s heartfelt “I Wonder” could very well be her generation’s twist on John Lennon’s “Imagine,” a song that finds her contemplating a world in which people actually do love one another, offer hope to each other and treat others as they wished to be treated. “Here For You” is an uplifting, autobiographical old school soul/blues ballad that chronicles her incredible years long friendship with her longtime collaborator/producer Matthew Hager.

“Audiences today are more open than ever to artists who play instruments, write their own songs and have something meaningful to say,” Abair says. “While I was writing the songs for Stars, I felt very optimistic, expressing a lot of joy and hope. We need that spirit to take hold of us today, and I am excited about expressing these ideas through songs that are meaningful to me and reflective of my journey and the many roads I’ve taken. I’m going for broke, making the record I’ve always wanted to make with songs that honestly portray my innermost feelings about my own life and the world around me.”


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Oct 11 2008 5:34 PM

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Oct 11 2008 11:11 AM

Hello from Lexine,,

thank you for adding me to your list, please feel free to always get in touch with me.
And tell everyone about my profile :-)
Lincoln





Oct 11 2008 10:32 AM

Hi Mindi,

I haven't been to your site for a while, but it's looking awesome. Your sounds however.. are even better than the website.. And I love your profile picture.

Just grrrreat.

Later
Lincoln.
Jamakka





Oct 11 2008 12:34 AM

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Oct 11 2008 12:30 AM

You're the greatest, Mindi!!! I just bought your CD!

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Oct 10 2008 7:39 PM

I'M ROCKING VICE TONIGHT! GOING ON INSIDE AMBIENTE IN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, JUST SAY DJ CLOSER @ THE DOOR BEFORE 1030 FOR ENTRY Image Hosted by ImageShack.us -ALSO STARTING 10.16.2008 I'LL BE HOSTING THURSDAYS AT LA'S NEWEST, SEXIEST DOWNTOWN SPOT TO BE "SUEDE BAR & LOUNGE" LOCATED INSIDE THE WESTIN BONAVENTURE. IT'S GOT A VEGAS VIBE, INTIMATE LOUNGE SETTING, PLUSH DECOR AND OF COURSE....YOUR'S TRULY, ROCKIN THE DANCE FLOOR TILL 2AM. SUEDE IS BY FAR, THE PERFECT SPOT TO HOST YOUR NEXT PARTY. WHY IS IT PERFECT? -ABSOLUTELY NO COVER! -NO GUEST LIST! -4.50 VALET PARKING! JUST GREAT MUSIC, GREAT DRINKS AND GREAT TIMES. CONTACT ME IF YOU' D LIKE TO HOST YOUR PARTY THIS OCTOBER 16th, 23rd, or 30th -DJ CLOSER (626)487-0965 Image Hosted by ImageShack.us
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Oct 7 2008 5:49 AM

your music is super inspiring
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Oct 5 2008 4:21 PM

Hello, thanks so much for becoming our friend and support the initiative to pay homage to the “great myths” of jazz music. Truly honored.
We welcome you aboard
SULA





Oct 5 2008 6:47 AM


THANKS AGAIN FOR A GREAT SHOW U GUYS! CON'T SUCCESS ON TOUR! SULA~
Keith





Oct 5 2008 3:22 AM

Hey there stranger, it's been a very long time! The new album rocks... love it!! Can't wait to see you in December, and I'm bringing a new fan ;)
Fred (Freddie Scream For The Cause)





Oct 4 2008 8:11 PM

Hi Mindi
Thank You for the add, and keep up the great music.