Serious

Serious /　Sonny Emory featuring Ronnie Garrett　（1989）
　




The legendary drummer of Earth,Wind & Fire in their 90's.
On the stage of EWF, sonny showed us magic stick trick, and also sexy RAP to enchant.

I found his old solo release work!
4 versions of a song "Serious"perfomed with bassist, Ronnie Garrett　.

Awfully funky, urbane, and smart track!
His vocal has strong punch like his drum.





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When Summer Comes

When Summer Comes  / George Howard　（1993）
                                                         feat.Sonny Emory & Reggie Young



George Howard sometimes invite the members of Earth,Wind & Fire to his album production.

I was really shocked when I knew of this talented saxphonist at the age of 41 in 1998.

Sonny Emory&Reggie Young perfomed at his 13th original album.
jazzy instrumental and cool vocal are alive in this piece.

With the groove which comes into the body easily ,
Mu daughter use to dance with these tune.

Sonny Emory /on Drums at ⑤　⑦　⑧　⑩
Reggie Young / on Trumpet at ⑥　


1. When Summer Comes
2. Grazin' In The Grass
3. Just For Tonight
4. Hard Times
5. Three Minute Warning
6. Family
7. Only Human
8. When A Child Smiles
9. Reach
10. Out In The Cold

Stanley Cleark ,George Duke, Paul Jackson were also in this album.
How gorgeous !





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Feat.Sonny Emory

Albums feat.Sonny Emory

★　WHEN SUMMER COMES  / George Howard　（1993）

★　Common Ground　/　Everette Harp　(1994）

★　All Things In Time /　Bill Meyers　（1996）

★　URBAN KNIGHTSⅡ (1997)

★　Bringing Back The Funk / Brian Culbertson（2008）




●　MODERN DRUMMER August'90　（Magazine)



VISIT AMAZON EWF STORE!








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Modern Drummer August'90

Modern Drummer August'90



An interview of Sonny Emory appears on the drum magazine which represents the world "Modern Drummer" and a cover of August in 90 !
Sonny Emory did the gig with various big artists. Even if I'm not a drum fan, such inside story is dragged.
These episodes attracted and interested me so much!
The episode when he speaked by telephone at first time with Philip Bailey and David Samborn.
The episode when he took a tour of Earth,Wind & Fire
I suppose that EWF fan would like to check this article .




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Common Ground

Common Ground　/ Everette Harp　(1994）



Everette Harp is African American blues, jazz and gospel saxophonist
His saxophone appeal quite pleasantly.

EWF members did participate in his second album !
Sonny Emory / drums 13
Reggie Young / trombone
Micheal Stewart / Trumpet
Paulinho Da Costa / Percussion


His number sounds familiar as well as standard famous tune.

He takes us to the trip to his smooth world as soon as this CD was hung.

1. Strutt
2. Feel So Right
3. Jeri's Song
4. You Make Me Feel Brand New
5. Stay With Me
6. I'm Sorry
7. Sending My Love
8. Love You To The Letter
9. Perfect Day
10. Where Do We Go
11. Coming Home
12. Common Ground
13. Song For Toots



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Urban KnightsⅡ

Urban KnightsⅡ (1997)



2nd album of Urban Knights featuring the members of Earth, Wind & Fire!
Sonny Emory was the menber of Urban Knights at this time!

I was surprised that there were different kinds of music even under production of Maurice White and attendance of EWF menbers!

Maurice White, Sonny Emory, Sheldon Reynolds, Bill Meyers,Morris Plesure,　Verdine White

This is the album that EWF fan must have!

From 3rd album of Urban Knights, Maurice did not join this project.
I suppose it was because Ramsey Lewis moved to Narada Jazz from GRP/
But I think that corraboretion was neccesariy for this group .


1. Scirroco
( M White, B Meyers)

2. Get Up
(F Lewis, R Lewis, K Randolph)

3. Come Dance with Me
(F Lewis, K Randolph, K Boyd)

4. South African Jam
(Jonathan Batler)

5. Brazilian Rain
(Morris Plesure, Sonny Emory)

6. Interlude #1
(R Lewis)

7. Summer Nights
( B Meyers, M White,J Randolph )

8. Tell Me Why
( B Meyers, K Williams, Jonathan Batler )

9. Urban Paradise
(F Lewis, R Lewis, K Randolph)

10. Drama
（R Hawkins, S Jones Ⅱ, J Cornwell, K Guillaume)

11. Step by Step
(F Lewis, R Lewis, K Randolph)

12. Promise
( M White, B Meyers, R Vanelli)

13. Interlude #2
(R Lewis)

14. Dawn ※not included for American version
( J Randolph )


Urban Knights Are
Ramsey Lewis
Gerald Albright
Jonathan Butler
Najee
Sonny Emory


1. On the Radio

Acoustic Piano/ Ramsey Lewis
Guitar Solo/ Jonathan Butler
Rhythm Guitar/ Sheldon Reynolds
Bass/ Morris Plesure
Drums/ Sonny Emory
Drum Progrmming/ Jimi Randolph
Synthesizers/ Bill Meyers

2. Get Up

Soprano Saxphone & Flute/ Najee
Guitar / Jonathan Butler
Keyboards/ Mike Logan
Keyboards and Synth Bass/ Kevin Randolph
Drums/ Sonny Emory
Drum Progrmming/ Lambert Anthony
Percussion/ Tony Carpenter
Bass/ Chuck Webb
Background Vocals/ Jonathan Butler, Karen Boyd, Theresa Davis, Chrystle Barrett

3. Come Dance with Me

Lead Vocal & Guitar/ Jonathan Butler
Lead Vocals/ Maggie Brown
Saxphone/ Najee
Keyboards and Synth Bass/ Kevin Randolph
Keyboards/ Frayne Lewis
Drum Progrmming/ Lambert Anthony
Background Vocals/ Karen Boyd, Theresa Davis, Chrystle Barrett

4. South African Jam

Lead Vocal & Guitar/ Jonathan Butler
Bass/ Verdine White
Drums/ Sonny Emory
Percussion/ Paulinho Da Costa
Fender Rhodes & Synths/ Bill Meyers
Background Vocals/ Maurice White, Bill Meyers, Sheldon Reynolds, Jonathan Butler

5. Brazilian Rain

Acoustic Piano/ Ramsey Lewis
Guitar / Jonathan Butler
Bass/ Morris Plesure
Drums/ Sonny Emory
Percussion/ Paulinho Da Costa
Fender Rhodes , Synths & Strings Arrangement/ Bill Meyers
Background Vocals/ Sheldon Reynolds, Valerie Pinkston Mayo, Carl Carwell

6. Interlude #1

Piano/ Ramsey Lewis

7. Summer Nights

Acoustic Piano/ Ramsey Lewis
Soprano Saxophone/ Gerald Albright
Guitar / Jonathan Butler
Bass/ Morris Plesure
Drums/ Sonny Emory
Percussion/ Paulinho Da Costa
Synths & Strings Arrangement/ Bill Meyers

8. Tell Me Why

Lead Vocal & Guitar/ Jonathan Butler
Drums/ Sonny Emory
Percussion/ Paulinho Da Costa
Synths, Bass & Fender Rhodes Synthesizer/ Bill Meyers
Background Vocals/ Sheldon Reynolds, Valerie Pinkston Mayo, Carl Carwell

9. Urban Paradise

Electric Piano/ Ramsey Lewis
Keyboards/ Frayne Lewis
Keyboards / Kevin Randolph
Drum Progrmming/ Lambert Anthony

10. Drama

Lead Vocal & Guitar/ Jonathan Butler
Bass/ Verdine White
Drums/ Sonny Emory
Fender Rhodes & Synths/ Bill Meyers
Background Vocals/ Sheldon Reynolds, Valerie Pinkston Mayo, Carl Carwell
Vocal Arrangement/ Ralph Hawkins,Jr,& Kevin Guillaume

11. Step by Step

Piano/ Ramsey Lewis
Guitar/ Jonathan Butler
Keyboards and Synth Bass/ Kevin Randolph
Drums/ Sonny Emory
Drum Progrmming/ Lambert Anthony
Percussion/ Tony Carpenter
Bass/ Chuck Webb

12. Promise

Piano/ Ramsey Lewis
Soprano Saxophone/ Gerald Albright
Guitar / Jonathan Butler
Bass/ Morris Pleasure
Drums/ Sonny Emory
Percussion/ Paulinho Da Costa
Synths & Strings Arrangement/ Bill Meyers

13. Interlude #2

Piano/ Ramsey Lewis

14. Dawn

Piano Solo/ Ramsey Lewis
Guitar / Jonathan Butler
Bass/ Verdine White
Drums/ Sonny Emory
Fender Rhodes / Bill Meyers
Synthesizers/ Jimi Randolph




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Bringing Back The Funk

Bringing Back The Funk / Brian Culbertson（2008）

   
 This is the album that every EWF fan have to have!
 10th solo album of smooth jaz artist, Brian Culbertson. Ｉwas so surprised when I saw the participation member of this album!

Many members of Earth,wind & Fire are in!

Ｉ was so surprised again when I listened the sounds of this album!

So Funky and cool! The melodies which makes dear feel at the same time.

Those beats have the magic sinking in in mind comfortably.

Brian Culbertson also shows a vocal in addition to a keyboard and a trumpet.

The refreshing interesting vocal quality. 10tｈ numbers 、 "Let's Stay in Tonight" is the song which develops in the motif of the tarnish of the "September" of EWF.

You have to listen to it! Maurice White is an excective Producer of this album!
The participation member is luxurious, but here on this blog, I introduce the members of Earth,Wind & Fire at the inside.

1 Funkin' Like My Father (Album Version)

2 Always Remember (Album Version)

3 Hollywood Swinging

4 The House Of Music

5 You Got To Funkifize

6 The Groove

7 The World Keeps Going Around

8 Excuse Me... What's Your Name?

9 Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything)

10Let's Stay In Tonight

 Sheldon Reynolds　1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10 Guitar,Vocals,Writing

Maurice White 1,3,4,7 Claps,Vocals,Writing

Ronnie Laws 4 Sax

Bill Meyers 4,6,10 Horn Arrangement

Sonny Emory 6,10 Drums

Larry Dunn 4,10 Claps,Fender Rhodes

Morris Plesure 6,10 Bass&Synth Bass




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Elements Of Pleasure

★　Elements Of Pleasure　／　Morris　Pleasure　（2004）



The member who was registered in EWF by keyboard charge to the front.

There are much participation albums with Morris who overflowed of the talent.

This is his solo with luxurious guests.
Philip Bailey and David Whitworth of EWF participated!

Love Song named "Lover's Groove" of Philip Bailey is really sweet, and is wonderful.

With "Beyond The Stars" we can listen to the lead vocal of David Whitworth who is
necessary for current EWF!

Also those members of former EWF participated in this priject!


such as Sonny Emory, Sheldon Reynolds, Reggie Young, Larry Dunn, David Romeo .

This is really fantastic album I really recommend!

I can guess a way to his respect with 15th piece "We Are One".

Such members participated in vocal .
Maxayn, Peabo Bryson, WillWheaton, Sheena Easton, Michael McDonald .


1. Only At Night

2. Together Again feat.maxayn

3 Beyond The Stars feat. David Whitworth

4. Peace

5. Lover's Groove feat.Philip Bailey

6. Bahia

7. In The Stone feat. Larry Dunn

8. Summer Fling feat. Boney James

9. Dancin' With You feat.Sheldon Reynolds, Julie Delgado,Will Wheaton

10. Morocco

11. Patricia Elena

12. Tokyo Blue feat.Rohn Lawrence

13. Now That I've Found You feat,Maxayan

14. Mars Mellows

15. We Are One feat.Maxayn, Peabo Bryson, Will Wheaton,
Sheen Easton,JesleighGilstrs, Jim Gilstap, Oleta Adams,
Michael McDnald

16. Nadia's Lullaby



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Sonny Emory

Solo Works of Sonny Emory

★　Love's Pure Light

Used to be Drummer of EWF
He released his 3rd solo album in 2005.
All songs of this album was written by Sonny Emory.
We can listen to his groovy rap to the full!
I love this album!
It's so cool and hot at the sametime.


His former solo album is as follows.
Serious /　Sonny Emory featuring Ronnie Garrett　（1989）
Hypnofunk （1997）Maurice White Produce
The Love Element （1999）




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