Mindi Abair Northside Christian School Dinner Series
Transcript of Mindi Abair Northside Christian School Dinner Series
Grammy nominated, Northside Christian School Alumnus Mindi Abair is one of the most recognizable saxophonists in the USA. Mindi Abair has sold a half million records as a solo artist, but you may know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol for the 2011 and 2012 seasons.
Over the past 2 years she has toured the US with Aerosmith as their only saxophonist since 1973, sat in for a night with Bruce Springsteen at the famed Beacon Theater, and even taken the saxophone chair over for 2 shows with Paul Shaffer and the Late Show with David Letterman.
As a solo artist, she has carved out her own brand as the rocker of the jazz world, and she adds a refreshingly unique voice to an exciting new generation of crossover artists. She was raised on the road with her fa-ther’s band, but this is not your father’s jazz band. Mindi brings a fearless energy and abandon to the stage as a powerhouse on the saxophone, hearkening back to the days of Junior Walker or King Curtis.
Her solo career has produced ten #1 radio singles and six major label solo releases that have topped the Contemporary Jazz Charts, “It Just Happens That Way” (2003), “Come As You Are” (2004), “Life Less Ordi-nary” (2006), “Stars” (2008), and “In Hi Fi Stereo” (2010), "Summer Horns" with Dave Koz, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot (2013).
The list of artists she has toured or recorded with are a testament to her talent. They include: Aerosmith, Keb’ Mo’, Lalah Hathaway, Duran Duran, Lee Ritenour, the Backstreet Boys, Mandy Moore, Max Weinberg, Bill Champlin, David Pack, Mocean Worker, Adam Sandler, Rick Braun, Teena Marie, Bobby Lyle, Jonathan Butler, and Peter White.
Mindi Abair
Northside Christian School
Dinner Series
Presents
Mindi Abair
Community Service Award Presented to
The Alstott Family Foundation
2014 Honorees
Alumnus of the Year Presented to
Mindi Abair
Northside Christian Servant Award Presented to
Larry & Patti Webster
This event is a fundraiser for the Paving the Way Parking Lot Campaign
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Welcome Reception and Live Auction Preview at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be Served at 7:00 p.m.
Live Auction and Entertainment to Follow
This is a semi-formal event...jackets preferred.
Northside Christian School cordially invites you to
an evening of jazz featuring
Grammy-nominated jazz musician
Mindi Abair
Loews Don CeSar Grand Ballroom
3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach