Andy Smith (keys)

Andy, who had been working with closely Phil Williams, played with Saiichi during 1992 to 1996. He, together with Phil, formed the backbone of Saiichi's sound in the early '90s and was responsible for the tasty keyboard work on Saiichi's album.

Born in Brighton in 1960, Andy was classically trained on the piano. Andy was a member of Fischer-Z, signed to EMI Germany, as well as if, Julian Bahula Band, Electric Dream, Blues Agents, and others. Andy worked with Archie Shepp, Hugh Masekela, George McRae, Hot Chocolate, and for various TV and radio shows including The Schooner Flight (a poem by Derek Walcott) and Sons of Soil.