Mindi Abair and Kirk Whalum

Mindi Abair, born in the US, blends jazz & blues, earning 2 GRAMMY nods. Known for "Wild Heart" & collaborations with Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, & Aerosmith. Also features in shows like American Idol and tours with Duran Duran. Launched WineAndJazz.com.

Memphis-bred saxophonist Kirk Whalum blends gospel, R&B, blues, and jazz. Known for topping charts with "For You" in 1998 and winning a Grammy for "It's What I Do," he's collaborated with Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, and Al Green. He recorded on The Bodyguard soundtrack, was part of BWB, and released notable albums like The Gospel According to Jazz series and Humanité. Whalum also toured extensively, contributing to soundtracks and covering artists like Stevie Wonder and Babyface.