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 fa-ther’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.

Mindi Abair

Northside Christian School

Dinner Series

Presents

Mindi Abair

Community Service Award Presented to

The Alstott Family Foundation

2014 Honorees

Alumnus of the Year Presented to

Mindi Abair

Northside Christian Servant Award Presented to

Larry & Patti Webster

This event is a fundraiser for the Paving the Way Parking Lot Campaign

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Welcome Reception and Live Auction Preview at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be Served at 7:00 p.m.

Live Auction and Entertainment to Follow

This is a semi-formal event...jackets preferred.

Northside Christian School cordially invites you to

an evening of jazz featuring

Grammy-nominated jazz musician

Mindi Abair

Loews Don CeSar Grand Ballroom

3400 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach