Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Yamaha artist Sonny Emory talks in depth about his career as a drummer in this extensive interview.

While touring Tokyo in Spring 2023 with Eric Clapton, Sonny dropped into Yamaha Ginza Studio to record this interview and exclusive performances.

Watch more of this exclusive content including a collaborative performance with iconic musician Nathan East: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfrgmzPm9FNpRggHsW3cnhdkxSYtsSRDQ

Sonny first entered the international spotlight as a member of the legendary funk group Earth, Wind & Fire in 1987. Since then, he has collaborated with a virtual "who's who" in pop and jazz music, including Stanley Clarke, David Sanborn, Bette Midler, Al Jarreau, Paula Abdul, Jean-Luc Ponty, Boz Scaggs and more.


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