Center Presents
Rick Braun and Mindi Abair
Payne & Mencias Palladium // Saturday, Oct 4, 8pm ET
With a sound compared to legends like Chet Baker and Miles Davis, trumpet/flugelhorn player Rick Braun has scored more than 20 No. 1 smooth jazz hits as an artist and producer. He has collaborated with jazz and pop greats including Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown, Dave Koz, Rod Stewart, Natalie Cole and Sade, among others.
Saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has earned two Grammy nominations and won over jazz and blues fans with her soaring melodies and powerhouse style. She has been a featured saxophonist on American Idol, sat in with the house bands on top late-night shows and toured with acts including Duran Duran and Aerosmith.
VIP Pre-Show Wine and Jazz Tasting – $136.13* (VIP1)
Hosted by Mindi Abair and wine expert Eric Guerra, you are invited to a private pre-show event where you will be entertained and participate through a very special wine and music experience. Pouring their company’s WINEandJAZZ.com fine wines, Eric will walk the group through an informative wine-by-wine “taste like a sommelier” master class, while Mindi then pairs each wine style with a live performance song. Includes a premium orchestra seat. Attendees must be at least 21 years old.
*VIP ticket prices include all applicable fees.
