Mindi Abair
Mindi Abair (born May 31, 1969 in Saint Petersburg ) is an American musician who is stylistically assigned to smooth jazz . In addition to soprano and alto saxophone , Abair also plays the flute , keyboard and sings.
Life
At the age of eight, she learned to play the saxophone, following the example of her father, a professional saxophonist and keyboardist . She played in a high school marching band and later studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston .
After graduation, Abair moved to Los Angeles and began making a name for himself in the local scene with jam sessions. First she worked with the South African singer, guitarist and songwriter Jonathan Butler , then with the singing comedian Adam Sandler .
The saxophonist made her breakthrough when she was brought into the Backstreet Boys backing band . She played with a variety of artists, such as Mandy Moore and Bobby Lyle.
In 2000 she self-published her debut album Always and Never the Same . She has been married to the composer and musician Jason Steele since 2005.
Discography (selection)
As a soloist
- 2000 Always And Never The Same
- 2003 It Just Happens That Way
- 2004 Come As You Are
- 2006 Life Less Ordinary
- 2008 stars
- 2010 In Hi-Fi Stereo
- 2014 Wild Heart
Web links
- Mindi Abair official site
- Review of the album In Hi-Fi Stereo at All About Jazz
Individual evidence
- ↑ Mindi Abair To Be Married In April . smoothvibes.com, February 21, 2005
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Abair, Mindi |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 31, 1969 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Saint Petersburg |