Wild Heart (Mindi Abair album)

Wild Heart is a studio album by American saxophonist Mindi Abair, released on May 27, 2014, on Heads Up Records. The album blends elements of blues, rock, and soul, marking a departure from Abair's earlier smooth jazz sound.

The album features several notable guest artists, including Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Max Weinberg, Booker T. Jones, and Keb' Mo'. Wild Heart was produced by Abair herself and Rex Schnelle.

Wild Heart reached number one on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. It also charted on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart, peaking at number six. The album received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Abair's saxophone playing and the album's diverse musical styles. A single from the album, "Kick Ass," featuring the late Gregg Allman, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.