Dave Kane (born in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland) is a Double Bass player, composer and band leader.

Beginnings

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.

Education

Career

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.

Discography

Dave Kane's Rabbit Project

Bourne/Davis/Kane

Bourne/Davis/Kane with Paul Dunmall

Reviews of recorded work