Eric Miyashiro born and raised in Hawaii to a musical family, he is now one of the most in demand soloist/clinician in the world. He spent his early days in Honolulu studying both classical and Pop/Jazz music making his debut as a professional musician at age 14 as the lead trumpet player of the Sammy Davis, Jr. band.

After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he toured with the most prestigious names in the business, including Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme and Tony Bennett. Currently a resident of Japan, Miyashiro works as a top studio musician, clinician and leader of his own band, the EM Big Band and the Blue Note All Star Jazz Orchestra.

Eric Miyashiro was one of a select few, high range trumpeters, who performed when Maynard Ferguson band alumni regrouped for a highly emotional memorial concert soon after his death. A DVD of the concert was released, also featuring footage of Ferguson in performance, and spoken tributes from colleagues.

Eric's versatility has been showcased in many television shows, radio, and film scores. He is also known as an accomplished composer, arranger, and producer. Eric is a visiting trumpet/popular music professor at Kunitachi College of Music, Showa Music Academy, Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, and Osaka University of Arts.