Kiwi jazz great Nathan Haines has throat cancerJazz musician Nathan Haines' summer gig plans have been derailed by throat cancer. Kiwi jazz great Nathan Haines is unable to play or sing after having a cancerous tumour removed from his throat. READ MORE:* Nathan Haines swaps jazz saxophone for vocal lead* Nathan Haines goes back to basics* New album, look for Nathan HainesSupplied Kiwi jazz musician Nathan Haines with wife Jaime and son Zoot, 3. And I am responsible for my own recovery and getting back into family life which is way way way more important than playing music again." A family friend has started a Givealittle page to help Haines' family cope with his loss of work.

Source: Stuff January 02, 2018 00:11 UTC