By Wal Reid

Nathan Haines is something of an enigma, he's always seen playing everywhere but seldom recognised. With eight solo albums, four of those released internationally, and guest spots on hundreds of releases. Nathan has carved a musical career as long as the Waikato River, where he's been at the forefront of modern soul, jazz and electronic music for over 20 years. However most people may be a tad surprised to learn he's more than just a sax player.

Nathan Haines has just released his ninth studio album Vermillion Skies.  The follow up to his Tui winning record The Poets Embrace, Haines relocated to London last year, but returned to New Zealand before Christmas to record Vermillion Skies and play some theatre shows around the country.