Mindi Abair Dinner Series

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Northside Christian School Mindi Abair 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 father’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.

Presents Mindi Abair Northside Christian School 2014 Honorees cordially invites you to an evening of jazz featuring Community Service Award Presented to The Alstott Family Foundation Grammy-nominated jazz musician Mindi Abair

Alumnus of the Year Presented to Mindi Abair Saturday, March 8, 2014

Northside Christian Servant Award Loews Don CeSar Presented to Grand Ballroom Larry & Patti Webster 3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach

Welcome Reception and Live Auction Preview at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be Served at 7:00 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for the Live Auction and Entertainment to Follow Paving the Way Parking Lot Campaign This is a semi-formal event...jackets preferred.