Saxophonist and two-time Grammy nominee Mindi Abair is a self-described “Christmas dork.” She has been a frequent visitor to Stuart, having performed several times in “A Peter White Christmas.” “Growing up, my family would get together for Christmas every year,” she said. “My mother would cook stuffing and rhubarb pie and we’d all play and sing together. My grandmother gave me great advice early on: ‘If you play the piano, you can be the life of the party.’ She was an opera singer and would sit and play piano and Christmas songs. My father would take over and play more rock/blues/jazz versions of Christmas songs and we’d all sing. Of course, I’d pull out my sax and play along with my father. What an amazing way to grow up, with music surrounding me and weaving into my life so seamlessly from a young age.”

EPSG:4326

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” with special guests Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley and Lindsey Webster

Lyric Theatre

Dave Koz and Friends announce the 27th anniversary edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour. Beginning the next era of this rich musical tradition, Koz and Friends will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics – as well as a Chanukah medley – and hits from their respective catalogues. The tour reunites Koz with long-time musical partner, guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler and will feature special guests, saxophonist Vincent Ingala, guitarist Adam Hawley and vocalist Rebecca Jade.

Adam Hawley

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 22, 2024

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2024 · McCallum Theatre

Past events

Dec 15, 2022

Mindi Abair’s “I Can’t Wait for Christmas” with special guests Vincent Ingala, Adam Hawley and Lindsey Webster · The Lyric Theatre

About

Adam Hawley hasn't added a bio