External links
- Dave Kane's official website
- Dave Kane's MySpace page
- Dave Kane and Alex Bonney Interview with Jazzwise
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| Born | Bangor, County Down, N.Ireland |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Composer |
Dave Kane (born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland) is a Double Bass player, composer and band leader.
Kane purchased an electric bass guitar from a local catholic priest for £50 when he was 16 years old. He then began playing in local punk and alternative bands.
Kane has played with British Jazz legends including; Evan Parker, Keith Tippett, Paul Dunmall, Elton Dean, Tony Levin, Mark Sanders, Alex Maguire, Paul Rogers and many others.
Currently based in Leeds, Kane is a founder member of L.I.M.A. (Leeds improvised music association) and musical director/ composer for the L.I.M.A orchestra. Other projects include: The internationally acclaimed Bourne/Davis/Kane; Dave Kane’s Rabbit Project; and a duo with Alex Bonney.
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