Guitarist Singer Composer

Hello, I’m Saiichi — a British-based singer-songwriter originally from Tokyo. I released my first album in London in 1994, and I’ve been at this for a little while.

I write unapologetically sweet, nostalgic, and melancholic songs about the wonders of a life lived — innocent joy and beauty, ageing, and love, before it’s too late. 

In the 2000s, I was fortunate to work with — and count as a mentor — the late, great Pete Brown, lyricist for Cream. For my latest record (currently in the pipeline), I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with James Raymond, known for his work with David Crosby, as producer and multi-instrumentalist.

I’ve been road-testing these songs live with a small acoustic group featuring Ben Reed on bass and Basia Barts on violin — both of whom appear in our recent performance video from London’s Bush Hall.