Mindi Abair

Mindi Abair
Abair performing in St. Helena, California in August 2021.
Background information
Born (1969-05-23) May 23, 1969
GenresRock, soul, pop, Contemporary jazz, smooth jazz
OccupationsMusician, composer, bandleader, author
InstrumentsVocals, saxophone, keyboards
Years active1991–present Married
LabelsGRP, Verve, Artistry, Peak, Heads Up, Concord
Websitemindiabair.com

Mindi Abair (/ˈbɛər/ AY-bair; born May 23, 1969) is an American saxophonist, vocalist, and author.

Her solo career has produced ten No. 1 radio singles, two No. 1 Billboard Jazz CDs, and four more solo CDs that have landed No. 5 and above on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts. She was the featured saxophonist for the 2011 and 2012 seasons of American Idol, and performed with the rock band Aerosmith.