Mindi Abair

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mindi Abair
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	May 23, 1969(1969-05-23)
Age	55
Birthplace	St. Petersburg
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Taurus

Mindi Abair Biography

Mindi Abair is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on May 23, 1969 in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. She is a smooth jazz saxophone player, well-known for her contributions to many different acts, including Duran Duran.

Abair impressed Abair impressed Steven Tyler so much with her performances on American Idol that he invited her to tour with Aerosmith in 2012. with her performances in American Idol, so much that he invited him to join Aerosmith on a tour in 2012.

In 1991, after college, Abair moved to Los Angeles, California, where she began booking her band into clubs, coffee shops and hotels. She played solo on the street at 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California and garnered the attention of jazz keyboardist Bobby Lyle, who hired her to record on his Power of Touch CD and tour with him. Her touring opportunities expanded over the next decade, as she toured as a saxophonist/singer and keyboardist with Adam Sandler, John Tesh, Jonathan Butler, Teena Marie, Rick Braun as well. Abair was featured on saxophone in the Go West video “Tell Me”. In 1996, she appeared on Adam Sandler’s HBO Special and recorded on his platinum CD What’s Your Name? playing the saxophone solo on “The Lonesome Kicker” and singing on various tracks.

She acted as drum major of her high school marching band in her junior and senior years at Northside Christian School in St. Petersburg. As a senior in high school, she won the first chair alto saxophone for the Florida All-State Jazz Band. Abair spent her first year of college on a full scholarship at the University of North Florida, a jazz program started by Rich Matteson. She transferred to Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, attending on a scholarship and studying saxophone with Joe Viola and George Garzone. Abair graduated magna cum laude in 1991 with a degree in Woodwind Performance. She formed her first band in college.

In April 2005, she married Jason Steele.

Mindi Abair Net Worth

Mindi Abair is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mindi Abair 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She began playing the piano at an early age. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, she moved across the country and settled in Los Angeles.

Mandy Moore’s initial band was formed by her.

Mindi Abair (born 1969) is an American saxophonist, vocalist, author, and National Trustee for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the organization that puts on the Grammy Awards show.

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Who is Mindi Abair Dating?

According to our records, Mindi Abair married to Jason Steele. As of December 1, 2023, Mindi Abair’s is not dating anyone.

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Abair signed to Concord Records in 2007 and released her genre breaking Stars in 2008 which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart. Her single “Stars” (co-written and produced by Matthew Hager) charted at No. 29 Adult Contemporary R&R simultaneously with her single “Smile” which reached No. 1 on the R&R jazz airplay charts. She released “Hi-Fi Stereo” in 2010 which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. The album spawned the No. 1 hit “Be Beautiful” written by David Ryan Harris.

Facts & Trivia

Mindi Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mindi Abair celebrates birthday on May 23 of every year.

Abair featured on the 2011 American Idol season as a soloist with Paul McDonald and Casey Abrams and playing behind contestants Jacob Lusk and Haley Reinhart. Steven Tyler remarked to McDonald after her debut on the show “Forget you, who’s your sax player?” Abair was featured on the 2012 American Idol season, performing with Phillip Phillips. Abair appeared with Phillips six times as a featured saxophonist, performing the songs “U Got It Bad” originally by Usher, “Disease” originally by Matchbox Twenty, “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival, “Movin’ Out” originally by Billy Joel, “In The Midnight Hour” originally by Wilson Pickett and “Give A Little More” originally by Maroon 5. Tyler was so impressed with Abair that he invited her to join Aerosmith on the summer leg of their 2012 world tour playing sax and singing backing vocals.

How old is saxophone player Mindi Abair?

53 years (May 23, 1969)

What nationality is Mindi Abair?

American

Where is Mindi Abair playing?

• May. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Dave Koz Cruise 2022 Amsterdam and The British Isles.
• May. Jacksonville, FL, US. Jacksonville Jazz Festival.
• Jun. Outdoor Oakhurst, CA, US. …
• Jun. Outdoor Aurora, IL, US. …
• Jun. Richmond, VA, US. …
• Jun. Washington, DC, US. …
• Jun. Milwaukee, WI, US. …
• Jun. Washington, DC, US.

What instrument does Mindi Abair play?

One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists/vocalists in the music industry, Grammy Award nominee Mindi Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and utter command of the saxophone since her debut album in 1999.

Is Mindi Abair married?

Jason Steele