Jonathan Kane
American musician and composer (born 1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jonathan Kane (born November 4, 1956) is an American musician and composer. Coming out of New York's Downtown Music scene of the early 1980s, Kane is known for his work with minimalist composers La Monte Young[1] and Rhys Chatham,[2] and was a founding member of NYC band Swans.[3][4] He also leads his own minimalist blues band called Jonathan Kane's February.
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Jonathan Kane | |
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 Kane playing drums at the Transfiguration Festival, Asheville, NC, in 2009 | |
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| Born | (1956-11-04) November 4, 1956 (age 67) New York City, New York, United States |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician/Composer |
| Instrument(s) | drums, guitar, bass |
Kane began his professional career while in high school in 1974. Along with his brother, harmonica player Anthony Kane, they formed the Kane Brothers Blues Band.[5] They worked at east coast USA clubs and opened concerts for James Cotton, Willie Dixon, Dr. John, Koko Taylor, and Muddy Waters, amongst others.[6]
Other groups and artists Kane has toured and recorded with includes Dave Soldier, The Kropotkins,[7] Gary Lucas,[1] Transmission, Elliott Sharp,[8] Soldier String Quartet, John Zorn, Jean-Francois Pauvros, Jac Berrocal, and Tony Hymas. He also composed music for choreographers Bebe Miller, Lisa Fox and Wally Cardona.
Kane has released two solo albums, February (2004)[9] and Jet Ear Party (2009), and also an EP, The Little Drummer Boy (2007).[10]