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·Musicians
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Eiichi Hayashi is a heavyweight master of Japanese jazz, renowned for his sharp, fluid saxophone style. Spanning Broadway standards to Brazilian rhythms, his multi-dimensional performances and collaborations create a unique, irreplaceable sonic presence.
Eiichi Hayashi is a distinguished Japanese alto saxophonist known for his versatility across free improvisation, avant-garde jazz, and traditional standards. His career is marked by significant collaborations with leading figures in the Japanese jazz scene, including Yosuke Yamashita, Otomo Yoshihide, Akira Sakata, and Kazutoki Umezu. One of his notable projects includes the 1997 album "Mona Lisa: Yamashita Yosuke presents! : Hayashi Eiichi plays standards," featuring a quintet with Katoh Takayuki, Koreyasu Norikatsu, Sotoyama Akira, and Yamashita himself. Hayashi is also a prolific improviser, as evidenced by his duo work with saxophonist Ryoko Ono on the album "Beyond the Dual" and his participation in the "TRYANGLE" trio with Yamazaki and Ino. He has been a frequent performer in the Tokyo jazz circuit, collaborating with artists such as Kurumi Shimizu and Reona.