Career
Matthew Bourne's success began in 2001 when he was named the Perrier Young Jazz Musician of the Year. His success continued the following year when he was awarded the prize for Jazz Innovation at the BBC Radio Jazz Awards. The Electric Dr M, the Leeds-based band Matthew co-formed, released their critically acclaimed eponymous debut album in October 2003. Matthew has recently collaborated with Spring Heel Jack, toured with The Italian Instabile Orchestra and was profiled in The Observer Music Monthly as “the future sound of jazz”.
Bourne has been commissioned to write works for Bath International Music Festival, London Jazz Festival, Leeds Fuse Festival and recently from pianist Joanna MacGregor and Faber Music. Bourne’s work has often been broadcast on various BBC Radio and Television programmes.
Bourne is the piano player for Bourne/Davis/Kane.
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