Jonathan Kane
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Jonathan Kane plays drums at the Transfiguration Festival in Asheville, NC
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| Background information | |
| Born |
November 4, 1956 New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | blues, drone music, minimal music, |
| Occupation(s) | Musician/Composer |
| Instruments | drums, guitar, bass |
| Associated acts | LaMonte Young, Swans, Rhys Chatham, Jonathan Kane's February, Dave Soldier, Art Kane |
| Notable instruments | |
| drums | |
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 and Rhys Chatham, was a founding member of NYC band Swans, and leads his own minimalist blues band Jonathan Kane's February.
Kane began his professional career while in high school in 1974. Along with his brother, harmonica player Anthony Kane, they formed the Kane Bros. Blues Band, working east coast USA clubs and opening concerts for Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Willie Dixon and many other blues greats.
Other groups and artists Kane has toured and recorded with include Dave Soldier, The Kropotkins, Gary Lucas, Transmission, Elliott Sharp, Soldier String Quartet, John Zorn, Jean-Francois Pauvros, Jac Berrocal, and Tony Hymas. He has also composed music for choreographers Bebe Miller, Lisa Fox and Wally Cardona.
Jonathan Kane is the son of American photographer Art Kane. He has two brothers, Anthony and Nikolas. He is married to poet and lyricist Holly Anderson. They live in NYC and Delaware County, NY and have a daughter Lucy Anderson Kane.
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