Eitetsu Hayashi
Eitetsu Hayashi (林英哲, Hayashi Eitetsu) (born February 2, 1952) is an acclaimed Japanese musician best known for his solo performance work in taiko. Hayashi joined the group Ondekoza at an early age. Later, after parting from group, helped found the taiko group Kodo, though he quickly left to begin a solo career. Hayashi has performed in notable venues such as Carnegie Hall in 1984 and was the first featured taiko performer at the institution. He is also the recipient of multiple awards recognizing the cultural value of his work.
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Eitetsu Hayashi accepting flowers after a 2001 concert in Tokyo. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Eitetsu Hayashi |
| Born | February 2, 1952 Tōjō, Japan |
| Genres | Taiko |
| Occupation(s) | Solo performer |
| Years active | 1971–pres. |
| Website | eitetsu |
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