♪

Eiichi Hayashi

林榮一

Saxophone·Musicians

followers

performances

collaborators

2026

Earliest on record

Know this artist? Invite them to claim their page to unlock direct messaging.

Is this you? Take control of your page

Claim this page to edit your profile, connect with fans, and access analytics.

This page is based on public performance records. Artists are welcome to .

About

Eiichi Hayashi is a prominent Japanese alto saxophonist known for his versatility across traditional jazz standards and avant-garde improvisation. His discography includes the 1997 album 'Mona Lisa', a standards project presented by pianist Yosuke Yamashita featuring Takayuki Katoh, Norikatsu Koreyasu, and Akira Sotoyama. Hayashi has also led the Eiichi Hayashi Trio, notably on the album 'Monk's Mood' with Keita Itoh, Ken Tsunoda, and guest pianist Takeshi Shibuya. In the realm of free improvisation, he has collaborated extensively, including the duo project 'Beyond the Dual' with Ryoko Ono and the trio 'TRYANGLE' with Yamazaki and Ino. He has performed alongside notable figures such as Liuda Mockunas, Otomo Yoshihide, and Akira Sakata, establishing himself as a significant figure in the contemporary Japanese jazz and experimental music scene.

AI-assisted

Performance and collaboration data is drawn from real, sourced shows — not generated.