MINDI ABAIR IN HI FI STEREO

Mindi Abair has wrapped up recording sessions for a new CD, Mindi Abair in Hi Fi Stereo, and it's set for release the last week of May by Concord Records. Abair co-produced it with Rex Rideout, a familiar face in smooth jazz. “He’s an amazing producer,” she says. “We had everyone together in a room and just played and had a blast. I really feel that the spirit of these sessions shines through. Everyone left a little of their heart and soul on these recordings, and I can feel the energy of all of us as I listen back now.” Guests performers on the CD include vocalist Lalah Hathaway, vocalist Ryan Collins, and David Ryan Harris. The CD has 10 original songs and a cover of James Brown’s “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” which features Hathaway. Abair, who made her major-label debut in 2003 with It Just Happens That Way, following that with Come As You Are, Life Less Ordinary and Stars. Her hit singles include “Lucy’s,” “Flirt,” “Salt and Lime,” “Save the Last Dance,” “Make a Wish,” “True Blue,” “Bloom,” “Out of the Blue” and “Smile.”

Mindi Abair in Hi Fi Stereo track listingL
1. Any Way You Wanna (Abair/Theard)
2. All Star (Abair/Rodrigues)
3. L’Esprit Nouveau (Abair/Stevens)
4. Get Right [featuring Ryan Collins] (Abair/Collins/Rodrigues)
5. Be Beautiful [featuring David Ryan Harris] (Harris)
6. Down For The Count (Abair/Theard)
7. Girls’ Night Out (Abair/Hager)
8. Let The Whole World Know (Sing Your Song) (Abair/Rodrigues)
9. It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World [featuring Lalah Hathaway] (Brown/Newsome)
10. Take Me Home (Abair/Theard/Parlapiano)
11. The Alley (Abair/Lee/Gore/Tate/Belled)