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'''Nathan Haines''' (born 1972) is a [[New Zealand]] [[ |
'''Nathan Haines''' (born 1972) is a [[London based New Zealand born]] [[producer, musician]] and [[saxophonist]]. He plays flute (his first instument) soprano and tenor saxophones and keyboards and owns several classic analog synths. |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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Haines was born in 1972. His father, Kevin, played [[jazz bass]], and his brother, Joel, |
Haines was born in 1972 in Takapuna Auckland. His father, Kevin, played [[jazz bass]], and his brother, Joel, plays [[guitar]] and is an accomplished soundtrack and film music writer. Haines played gigs with Joel across New Zealand, before moving to [[New York]] in 1991 to study jazz music.<ref name="ampbio">{{cite web |url=http://www.amplifier.co.nz/artist/2059/nathan-haines.html?full=1 |title=Nathan Haines |publisher=Amplifier |accessdate=7 May 2011}}</ref> |
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Haines received classical training on flute to grade eight level. His father Kevin Haines, being an accomplished acoustic bassist, exposed his son to jazz music – particularly [[Miles Davis]], [[John Coltrane]] and [[Thelonious Monk]]. |
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Haines spent his formative years performing around [[Auckland]] with his brother Joel (guitarist). It was during this time that they joined the group Freebass in the early 1990s. |
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In 1991 at the age of 19 he moved to New York to further his study of jazz music. During this period he studied under saxophonists [[George Coleman]] and [[Joe Lovano]]. Haines became influenced by new music that blended hip-hop, Latin and dance music elements. After returning to New Zealand he performed between 1992 and 1995 at the club ''Cause Celebre'' . In 1994 he released his first solo album, ''Shift Left'' for the independent huh! label, a division of Polygram Records. This album went onto achieve Gold status in New Zealand and was also released in the UK on the prestigious Verve label as well as Australia. "Shift Left" (now deleted) was considered by many musicians as a bench mark album blending turntable stylings from Manuel Bundy and featuring his brother Joel Haines on guitar, Kevin Field on keyboards, Mickey Ututaonga on drums and Puerto Rican born percussion Miguel Fuente (ex Patti Labelle and Grover Washington band). Nathan still tours and records with several of the original band to this day. |
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In 1995 he moved to London and experimented with different sounds. Collaborating with members from London drum and bass record company ''MetalHeadz'', he produced several drum and bass influenced singles under the pseudonym ‘Sci-clone’ with producer A-Sides (Jason Cambridge). |
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This was followed up by the live/studio based album ''Soundkilla sessions Vol 1'' which showcased the high level of musicianship and on-stage chemistry over his 1995/1996 touring period. |
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After collaborating with West London based dance-music producer Phil Asher the pair secured funding from Chilli Funk Records to record the now classic 2000 ''Sound Travels'', which saw the song "Earth is the Place" feature in the top DJ charts of numerous world wide DJ's and was released on Francois Kervorkian's New York label Wave with Nathan and vocalist Verna Francis performing the tune live at the legendary Body and Soul nightclub. The album also featured more jazz based fare and saw the inclusion of long term writing partners and musicians such as Mike Patto, Vanessa Freeman, Chris Franck and many more. |
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The 2003 album ''Squire for Hire'' possesses a diverse sound, featuring contributions from producers/performers [[Mark De Clive-Lowe]], producer/poet Rich Medina, vocalists, Marcus Begg, Guida da Palma, Bembe Segue, Marlena Shaw and Blur front-man, Damon Albarn. |
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Haines performed on the [[Jamiroquai]] album, [[Dynamite (Jamiroquai album)]] and has recorded a song with [[2D (Gorillaz)|2D]] - [[Damon Albarn]], titled FM, originally by [[Steely Dan]]. |
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Haines' album entitled ''Heaven & Earth'' was released in 2010 on the Warner Music label and was produced by Haines himself and featured Mickey Ututaonga on drums, Vanessa Freeman and Kevin Mark Trail on vocals (as well as Nathan) and recorded largely in the analog domain by engineer Neil Baldock at Neil Finn's Roundhead studio based in Auckland. |
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Haines's most recent albums The Poet's Embrace and follow-up Vermillion Skies saw Haines return to the classic Quartet format with both being recorded straight to analog Ampex 2-track with an array of vintage microphones and equipment and were recorded at Auckland's York St studios. The Poet's Embrace was featured in many of New Zealand's top album lists, and was released in 2013 in both the UK and Germany on the Warner Classics and Jazz label to critical acclaim, with many citing Nathan's classic tenor sound, writing and approach as a "coming of age" album. Both albums were produced by Mike Patto and recorded by Simon Gooding, with contributions by arranger Wayne Senior on the classic "Lament" as recorded by Miles Davis in the late 1950's. |
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Nathan continues to perform at Festivals around Europe and is regular performer at London's Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club. He also DJ's a selection music alongside his wife as Mr&Mrs Haines with Nathan playing live flute and saxophone. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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*[[Grand Central Band]] |
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==References== |
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* {{Official website|http://www.nathanhaines.com/}} |
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* [http://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/nathan-haines AudioCulture] |
* [http://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/nathan-haines AudioCulture] |
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* {{Facebook.com/Nathan.Haines}} |
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* {{Myspace|nathanhaines}} |
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* {{Facebook.com/HainesMusic}} |
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Template:Infobox musical artist and producer Nathan Haines (born 1972) is a London based New Zealand born producer, musician and saxophonist. He plays flute (his first instument) soprano and tenor saxophones and keyboards and owns several classic analog synths.
Life and career
Haines was born in 1972 in Takapuna Auckland. His father, Kevin, played jazz bass, and his brother, Joel, plays guitar and is an accomplished soundtrack and film music writer. Haines played gigs with Joel across New Zealand, before moving to New York in 1991 to study jazz music.[1]
Haines received classical training on flute to grade eight level. His father Kevin Haines, being an accomplished acoustic bassist, exposed his son to jazz music – particularly Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk.
Haines spent his formative years performing around Auckland with his brother Joel (guitarist). It was during this time that they joined the group Freebass in the early 1990s.
In 1991 at the age of 19 he moved to New York to further his study of jazz music. During this period he studied under saxophonists George Coleman and Joe Lovano. Haines became influenced by new music that blended hip-hop, Latin and dance music elements. After returning to New Zealand he performed between 1992 and 1995 at the club Cause Celebre . In 1994 he released his first solo album, Shift Left for the independent huh! label, a division of Polygram Records. This album went onto achieve Gold status in New Zealand and was also released in the UK on the prestigious Verve label as well as Australia. "Shift Left" (now deleted) was considered by many musicians as a bench mark album blending turntable stylings from Manuel Bundy and featuring his brother Joel Haines on guitar, Kevin Field on keyboards, Mickey Ututaonga on drums and Puerto Rican born percussion Miguel Fuente (ex Patti Labelle and Grover Washington band). Nathan still tours and records with several of the original band to this day.
In 1995 he moved to London and experimented with different sounds. Collaborating with members from London drum and bass record company MetalHeadz, he produced several drum and bass influenced singles under the pseudonym ‘Sci-clone’ with producer A-Sides (Jason Cambridge).
This was followed up by the live/studio based album Soundkilla sessions Vol 1 which showcased the high level of musicianship and on-stage chemistry over his 1995/1996 touring period.
After collaborating with West London based dance-music producer Phil Asher the pair secured funding from Chilli Funk Records to record the now classic 2000 Sound Travels, which saw the song "Earth is the Place" feature in the top DJ charts of numerous world wide DJ's and was released on Francois Kervorkian's New York label Wave with Nathan and vocalist Verna Francis performing the tune live at the legendary Body and Soul nightclub. The album also featured more jazz based fare and saw the inclusion of long term writing partners and musicians such as Mike Patto, Vanessa Freeman, Chris Franck and many more.
The 2003 album Squire for Hire possesses a diverse sound, featuring contributions from producers/performers Mark De Clive-Lowe, producer/poet Rich Medina, vocalists, Marcus Begg, Guida da Palma, Bembe Segue, Marlena Shaw and Blur front-man, Damon Albarn.
Haines performed on the Jamiroquai album, Dynamite (Jamiroquai album) and has recorded a song with 2D - Damon Albarn, titled FM, originally by Steely Dan.
Haines' album entitled Heaven & Earth was released in 2010 on the Warner Music label and was produced by Haines himself and featured Mickey Ututaonga on drums, Vanessa Freeman and Kevin Mark Trail on vocals (as well as Nathan) and recorded largely in the analog domain by engineer Neil Baldock at Neil Finn's Roundhead studio based in Auckland.
Haines's most recent albums The Poet's Embrace and follow-up Vermillion Skies saw Haines return to the classic Quartet format with both being recorded straight to analog Ampex 2-track with an array of vintage microphones and equipment and were recorded at Auckland's York St studios. The Poet's Embrace was featured in many of New Zealand's top album lists, and was released in 2013 in both the UK and Germany on the Warner Classics and Jazz label to critical acclaim, with many citing Nathan's classic tenor sound, writing and approach as a "coming of age" album. Both albums were produced by Mike Patto and recorded by Simon Gooding, with contributions by arranger Wayne Senior on the classic "Lament" as recorded by Miles Davis in the late 1950's.
Nathan continues to perform at Festivals around Europe and is regular performer at London's Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club. He also DJ's a selection music alongside his wife as Mr&Mrs Haines with Nathan playing live flute and saxophone.
Discography
| Title | Album details | Peak NZ chart position [2] |
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| Shift Left |
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32 |
| Soundkilla Sessions Volume 1 |
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| Sound Travels |
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39 |
| Squire For Hire |
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13 |
| My London Friends (Marco Di Marco featuring Nathan Haines) |
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| Life Time |
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34 |
| Right Now |
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— |
| Music for Cocktail Lovers |
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— |
| Heaven and Earth |
|
13 |
References
- ^ "Nathan Haines". Amplifier. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
- ^ "Discography Nathan Haines". charts.org.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
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