Yuji Hasegawa
Guitarist / Singer / Songwriter
Born in Tokyo in 1964 and raised in Kamakura, Yuji Hasegawa is a highly acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his sophisticated solo performance style, seamlessly blending intricate guitar playing with expressive vocals.
With over three decades of experience, Hasegawa continues to captivate audiences with his unique artistry, earning deep trust from fellow musicians as a rare performer capable of providing full musical support with just one acoustic guitar.
●Solo Career
As a solo artist, Hasegawa has released five albums and one single.
His second album, Utamachiism (2001), received widespread praise from top music publications including Player and Music Magazine.
His acoustic solo guitar album Utatane is available for worldwide streaming via iTunes.
●Group Activities
He is a member of:
The Hamore e Cantare (Hamokan), a vocal group led by Kenichi Mitsuda (formerly of Stardust☆Revue)
The Sunset Riders, an Eagles tribute band recognized by the legendary American rock band themselves
●Notable Collaborations
Yuji Hasegawa has supported and performed with a wide range of renowned artists, including: Mickey Curtis, Kenji Sawada, Miki Asakura, Keizo Nakanishi, Tatsuya Ishii, Carlos Marín (Il Divo), SMAP, Minako Honda, Iruka, Mayo Shono, Midori Karashima, Nobuo Uematsu, Ryoko Shinohara, and many others.
●Recording & Media Appearances
Full arrangement & performance: Final Fantasy Song Book: Mahoroba
Vocalist: Kids Song Series (King Records), Fantasy Life (Nintendo 3DS)
Guitarist: SMAP album super. modern. artistic. performance
Music therapy album Reset Music, featured in Yuhobika magazine (2005)
Contributions to TV dramas (Tuesday Suspense Theater, Botan to Bara, Heart) and variety shows (Tetsuko’s Room, Artist on BS Nippon TV)
Appeared in instructional guitar DVDs and live performance DVDs, including Gobou Sensei to Issho!
Whether on stage, in the studio, or behind the scenes, Yuji Hasegawa continues to shape the Japanese music landscape with his artistry, versatility, and soulful guitar-driven sound.