Nathan Haines - Notes '2024

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Renowned New Zealand musician Nathan Haines announces his eleventh studio album
and first solo album since 2014. Nathan's vibrant career has solidified his
status as a leading figure in contemporary jazz and electronic music, and
throughout his career he has distinguished himself as a masterful saxophonist,
flautist, 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
finest 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 first 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
influence 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 influential 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 fits 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. The past years have seen Haines continuing to establish himself as
one of NZ's best DJs and live performers, working on releases and remixes with
the likes of Chaos in the CBD, Frank Booker, JKriv, Ray Mang and many others. 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 and featuring a
wealth of talent and musicianship.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Nathan Haines - Love You More (6:58) 
1.02 - Nathan Haines - Night Moves (feat. Ruby.) (5:48) 
1.03 - Nathan Haines, eO - Just Holdin' On (feat. Eo) (3:48) 
1.04 - Nathan Haines - Journey To The Peak (7:05) 
1.05 - Nathan Haines - Brother Of Mine (feat. Vanessa Freeman) (5:46) 
1.06 - Nathan Haines - Sleek (5:03) 
1.07 - Nathan Haines, La Coco - Come Into The Light (feat. La Coco) (5:24) 
1.08 - Nathan Haines - Storm (feat. Rachel Clarke) (5:24) 
1.09 - Nathan Haines - Don't Think (feat. Eo) (6:45) 
1.10 - Nathan Haines - Running Man (1:52) 
1.11 - Nathan Haines - Give Thanks (feat. Arjuna Oakes & Mark de Clive-Lowe)
(4:36) 
1.12 - Nathan Haines - Belo Dia (6:11) 
1.13 - Nathan Haines - Notes (5:29) 
1.14 - Nathan Haines - Get Up To Get Down (Bonus Track) (4:39)

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