Nathan Haines is one of NZ’s most prolific musical exports, fusing jazz and dance music traditions with a discography spanning over 30 years. Well-known as a saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer, Nathan Haines is a genre-bending musician with an instantly recognisable sound and approach.
To date, Haines’ acclaimed career has seen him release 10 albums and countless collaborations, highlighted by his classic albums Shift Left, Squire For Hire and Sound Travels. A multiple-time Jazz Album of the Year winner, Haines has spent his musical life at the forefront of both electronic and jazz music in NZ and beyond.
August 9, 2024 will see the release of Haines’ 11th studio album, Notes - his most personal album to date. His first album in over six years, the album features production from legendary UK producer Phil Asher, one of his final projects before his untimely passing in 2021. While still maintaining the jazz sound and influence he is renowned for, the album sees Haines embracing the electronic/house/disco scene with the album sitting on the jazz end of the electronic spectrum.
Haines’ list of collaborators over his storied career includes Damon Albarn, Marlena Shaw, Mark de Clive Lowe and the NZ Symphony Orchestra, alongside current collaborators Flamingo Pier, Frank Booker and Chaos in the CBD.
Nathan Haines is an artist who is pushing the boundaries of both electronic and jazz music and is celebrated in both circles.
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New Album 2012 Posted: Wed Feb 8, 2012 5:02 pm With seven solo albums, four of those released internationally, and guests spots on literally hundreds of releases, Nathan Haines has been at the forefront of modern soul, jazz and electronic music for over 20 years. His latest album THE POETS EMBRACE which is due for release on Monday, March 19 is a follow up to 2010’s critically acclaimed Heaven and Earth. |
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Nathan Haines Signs To Mushroom Music NZ Ltd Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:53 pm With four solo albums to his name and an incredible list of collaborations and guest spots on hundreds of releases, songwriter, saxophonist and vocalist Nathan Haines signs a world wide music publishing deal with Mushroom Music NZ Limited. He has been based in the UK for over ten years, and has recorded 2 albums for UK dance label Chilifunk. Nathan teamed up with producer Phil Asher and a host of international musicians and the resulting 2001 album 'Sound Travels' was followed up by the excellent 2003 release 'Squire For Hire' on UK label Chilifunk. Nathan Haines continues to explore the boundaries of soul, funk and jazz and released first in New Zealand in July 2005 'Life Time' (FMR), an album featuring the 80 piece New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with wonderful string arrangements by Grammy Award winning pianist Alan Broadbent. Nathan also features on Jamiroquai's new album 'Dynamite', and played live with the band at Clapham Common in July 2005. "Nathan is an accomplished songwriter with an international career and it's a delight to be working with him" says managing director Jackie Dennis. Full bio available at http://www.mushroommusic.com.au/artist/artist.asp?id=463 |
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Nathan Haines Goes Gold Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 8:36 am That's right folks, 'Squire For Hire' and 'Return Of The Squire For Hire' have just achieved gold status in NZ! |
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