Sen-Sei, a native to Brooklyn ,N.Y., started his musical career at age five. After 13 years of studying classical music, Sen-Sei had mastered the finer elements of piano playing. A demonstration of his musical talent was seen at Carnegie Hall in 1989. In the following two years, Sen-Sei found himself in and out of bands that ranged in funk, jazz, and top 40 of the time. Problem was, he couldn’t find the type of music that really moved him. After relocating to San Francisco in 1991, Sen-Sei experienced his first underground house party, dancing to the beats of DJ’s Dutch, Carlos, and MoonPup. From that moment on, it was clear that dance music was the true love for Sen-Sei.

Since moving to the Bay Area from Brooklyn, Sen-Sei has strived to maintain the balance between live and pre-recorded music. His simplistic Ying-Yang trademark is a contrast to the vitality and charisma he exudes during his performance. Sen-Sei uses a mixer, 2 synthesizers, and his 20 years of piano experience to bring a truly live element to a set.

As a former party promoter, with such titles as Gemini, Phat Frisco, and Higher State of Freedom under his belt, Sen-Sei has been on the cutting edge of the House Music movement for the last 7 years. Having the opportunity to perform with DJs such as John Howard, and DJ Taj, among others, shaped his style while maintaining versatility. His first wide release 12" single recording was with Wicked Records debut, "20 Minutes of Disco Glory" featuring DJ Garth and E.T.I. DJs world wide still play the "Ye Olde Organ Grinder" mix. Sen-Sei’s follow-up vinyl appearance was on OBORO Records release of "Fourth of July", which captured him on DJ Rob Doten’s "Explosive Mix".

During a performance, Sen-Sei will blend in additional keyboard accompaniment (i.e. melodic lines, effects, samples, percussion, etc.) which are mostly improvised. He takes House music to the next level, adding a variety of Jazz, Funk, Acid, and Electric styles. At a time when music is being created inside closed studios, live musicians are coming forth to be heard, Sen-Sei is at the head of the pack.

Sen-Sei was recently voted "Most Creative Artist" in the San Francisco Dedication Awards of 1999.