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WHO IS?
Saxophonist/Singer/Songwriter Mindi Abair has not only set sonic trends, but has broken all the boundaries as she continues to define the less traditional future of jazz. Her own brand of pop meets jazz 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. This Florida raised, Los Angeles-based performer’s unique hybrid sound ….a mix of cool vulnerability and utter conviction …have brought her to the top of her game. She tours with her own band to sold out audiences worldwide, hosts a popular nationally syndicated radio show “Chill With Mindi Abair”, has four successful major label solo releases to her credit “It Just Happens That Way” (2003), “Come As You Are” (2004), “Life Less Ordinary” (2006) and “Stars” (2008). The list of artists she has toured or recorded with are a testament to her talent. They include the Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran, Mandy Moore, Josh Groban, Adam Sandler, Keb’ Mo’, Lalah Hathaway, Lee Ritenour, Teena Marie, John Tesh, Bobby Lyle, Jonathan Butler, Peter White and Rick Braun.
HISTORY?
GROUNDBREAKING?
Her 2003 debut CD, It Just Happens That Way, debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and remained in the Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks. Billboard magazine named "It Just Happens That Way" one of the top 10 Contemporary Jazz CDs of the year. Her hit single “Lucy’s,” was 1 on R&R for a record-breaking eight weeks and Abair was hailed for leading a new movement in contemporary music. Her 2004 release “Come As You Are” debuted at 5 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts. Her 2006 release “Life Less Ordinary” debuted 1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and remained in the top 20 for 45 weeks. Her songs “True Blue” and “Bloom” hit 1 on R&R. Her latest 2008 release “Stars” broke the usual genre barriers, with her single “Stars” charting 29 Adult Contemporary R&R simultaneously with her single “Smile” hitting top ten on the R&R jazz airplay charts.
WHERE HAVE YOU SEEN OR HEARD HER?
You’ve seen her open for Josh Groban, also as a featured performer in the Women in Jazz feature at the Grammys, up on Panasonic’s Jumbotron in Times Square, the Drew Carey Show, HGTV, Emeril Live, and onstage with Adam Sandler on his HBO Special and last year’s MTV Movie Awards backing him up for his Lifetime Achievement Award.
Her songs have been featured on everything from the Robin Williams/Mandy Moore movie “License to Wed” to Aaron Spelling’s hit “Summerland”.
Mindi’s recording of her original Christmas song “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” was featured in 2005 on the Bath and Body Works and Pier One Christmas CDs selling almost 1 million copies.
She has recorded and/or toured with the Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran, Mandy Moore, Adam Sandler, Keb’ Mo’, Teena Marie, John Tesh, Jeff Golub, Bobby Lyle, Jonathan Butler, Peter White, Rick Braun, and Lee Ritenour.
QUOTES
“Mindi Abair is 1 for her original sound, perfect melodies, grooves and overall sense of fun." - Jazziz Magazine
"Captivating...a distinctive sound and memorable melodies. Let’s put it this way….Abair’s one Apple commercial away from superstardom.”- Jazz Times
“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 as familiar with her, makes her such an exciting artist, and I was thrilled to have her as a guest on my tour”. –Josh Groban
“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.” - John Taylor (Duran Duran)
Mindi Abair’s saxophone speaks to all of our souls. Do yourself a favor and check out Mindi Abair’s music. You’ll be happy you did. – Keb’ Mo’
"There's a time and place for everything...this is Mindi's time and place!" - Michael Tozzi (PD WJJZ/Philadelphia)
"Striking the right chord with skill and style", LA Times
She has become an important figure … not only because of her talent but because of the youthful energy and artistic innovation. – Pat Prescott (Morning Show Host KTWV The Wave Los Angeles)
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Almost Tomorrow is the third full length collaboration album from Section 27 Netlabel founders Tam Ferrans and Andrew Paterson, under their Nonima & theAudiologist guise.
This time around the sound is more melodic, and has a definite feeling of a complete and more mature sound than heard on the previous LP’s “Dystopian Battle Hymns” and “Ceremony After Amputation“.
If you are familiar with their individual projects you may even be in for a slight surprise, as the tracks are not as beat driven like before, but are more atmospheric and sound, well… “bigger”. In its 75 minutes, Almost Tomorrow takes you on a trip from the digital rain-soaked cavernous scraping in “Thoughtograph”, the ethereal beat jittering of “The Colour of Rain”, intercepted transmissions from unknown places in “Com-Intercept”, “Ganzfeld”s huge yet strangely insect-like beats until everything you knew comes crashing around you in “Almost Tomorrow”.
Burning pianos, melancholic glitched out soundscapes and intricately programmed beatplay, this may well be their best work to date. Consider it the soundtrack to a rainy overcast day, but with just that glimmer of sunshine peeking from the clouds. “Almost Tomorrow” wears its heart on its sleeve.
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