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Music & Medicine Episode 2 | Mindi Abair, Petri Hawkins Byrd
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Music & Medicine

Music & Medicine Episode 2 | Mindi Abair, Petri Hawkins Byrd

Mindi Abair is an American saxophonist, vocalist, author, and National Trustee for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the organization that puts on the Grammy Awards show. Her solo career has produced ten No. 1 radio singles, two No. 1 Billboard Jazz CDs, and four more solo CDs that have landed No. 5 and above on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts. She was the featured saxophonist for the 2011 and 2012 seasons of American Idol, and performed with the rock band Aerosmith. Abair's recordings have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards. Petri Hawkins-Byrd, born Petri Adonis Byrd; is from Brooklyn, New York), ] better known as Byrd, is an American television personality, actor, voice actor, writer, and former New York State Court Officer. He is best known for his sidekick role as Bailiff Byrd for the entire series run–25 seasons–of Nielsen top-rated courtroom television program, Judge Judy. From his stint on Judge Judy, Byrd is television's longest court show bailiff in history. Herman Jackson, Musician, Keyboardist is known for: The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special) (music arranger) Duets (TV Series) - The Finale (2012) - Superstars' Choice (2012) - Favorite Standards (2012) - Movie Night (2012) - Party Songs (2012) ] 2007-2011American Idol (TV Series) - Las Vegas Round (2011) - Finale: Winner Revealed (2010) - Top Two Performance (2010) - Top Three Performance (2010) - Top Four Results (2010) 2009 Stevie Wonder: In Performance at the White House - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize 2007-2008 Don't Forget the Lyrics!
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