Grammy Nominated Saxophonist Mindi Abair

Published: Feb. 14, 2015, 12:07 a.m.

Mindi Abair is a two-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist, vocalist, author, and President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the organization that puts on The Grammys. Mindi has toured and/or recorded with Aerosmith, Gregg Allman, Trombone Shorty, Joe Perry, Booker T. Jones, Max Weinberg, the Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran, Mandy Moore, Josh Groban, Adam Sandler and many more. In addition to her acclaimed solo work, she was the featured saxophonist on the 2011 and 2012 seasons of American Idol. Her latest album “Wild Heart” debuted #1 on the Billboard Jazz chart and was nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at this year’s Grammy Awards.
Mindi is in Seattle to perform at Jazz Alley through the weekend.