Japanese jazz saxophonist, based in New York.
Born in Tokyo, Japan. Began to play jazz guitar at high school age and changed his main instrument into trumpet at university. After graduation he began to play alto saxophone and several years later started to perform as a proffesional musician based in Sapporo, hokkaido, Japan. Moved to NY, USA in 2008.Was a member of the Gregory Porter Quatet until end of 2015.