Nathan Haines - Notes

Cat. no: LPV114
Format: LP
Barcode: 9421018244988
Release Date: 09 Aug 2024
Genre: Electronic

Renowned New Zealand musician Nathan Haines announces his eleventh studio album and frst solo album since 2014

Nathan's vibrant career has solidifed his status as a leading fgure in contemporary jazz and electronic music, and throughout his career he has distinguished himself as a masterful saxophonist, fautist, and composer, celebrated for his innovative fusion of jazz with elements of soul, funk, and dance music. Notes maintains the jazz sound he is famed for, whilst also seeing the artist embrace the electronic/house and disco scene.

A labour of love, work on the album started several years ago alongside the now deceased UK producer Phil Asher who had produced Nathan's two most successful albums Sound Travels and Squire For Hire. Regarded as one of the fnest DJ's and producers to emerge from the UK, playing a pivotal role in bridging the gap between 4/4 and broken beat, this was the frst time Nathan and Phil had worked together in over eighteen years. Phil passed away during the recording of the album, but he appears on a number of tracks, and his spirit and infuence can be felt throughout the entire release.

The album features a number of guest vocalists, including UK soul-diva Vanessa Freeman (Bugz In The Attic, 4 Hero, Kaidi Tatham, Kyoto Jazz Massive), and exciting young talent Ajuna Oakes, Ruby Cesan, La Coco and EO (NZ). Alongside Nathan's own musicianship, the album also features bass from Razor- N- Tape label founder Jkriv and electronic jazz pioneer Mark de Clive- Lowe, with both bringing a wealth of collaboration and musicality to the project. Long time collaborator and much respected UK based producer Marc Mac (one half the highly infuential and respected duo 4Hero) provides beats for a number alongside Nathan's father Kevin on acoustic bass.

Highly respected DJ and producer Frank Booker (Razor and Tape) drops his signature beats on three tracks which fts nicely alongside Asher's drum work. The album's one cover see's Nathan teaming up with vocalist Rachel Clarke on their version of Storm by US 80's vocal group Rare Silk - this track is entirely acoustic and is one of the album's special moments both artistically and musically.

11th studio album from prolifc NZ composer/producer/saxophonist Nathan Haines, whose career across global Jazz and Dance scenes spans across +30 years. 
He has also just released a solo album on Goldie's Metalheadz label under his Sci-clone alias co-produced with DJ A-Sides to excellent reviews.
Headline show at the London Jazz Cafe, accompanied by a 10 piece band
2LP printed on Deluxe silver lamination sleeve w/t download code.