Tommy Emmanuel Releases 'Accomplice One' Album Today
By: Caryn Robbins Jan. 19, 2018
Esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer TOMMY EMMANUEL today (1/19) released his new ACCOMPLICE ONE collaborations album on CGP Sounds and distributed by Thirty Tigers. Debuting at #1 on the iTunes Jazz Albums chart on a wave of praise (see all below), the 16-track collaborative album is also #10 on Americana Music Association's "Top 40 Albums" chart while "Looking Forward To The Past (feat Rodney Crowell)" and "Borderline (feat Amanda Shires)" are both on Americana Music Association's "Top 40 Singles" chart (all monitored by CDX Traction). The album features guest artists such as the above mentioned Rodney Crowell and Amanda Shires in addition to Jason Isbell, Mark Knopfler, Jerry Douglas, J.D. Simo, Ricky Skaggs, David Grisman and more.
For the month of January, TOMMY EMMANUEL is being spotlighted by The Bluegrass Situation as their "Artist of the Month" alongside an in-depth feature interview. Click here to read the piece which explores ACCOMPLICE ONE in detail.
Produced by EMMANUEL--whom is distinguished as one of only five musicians handpicked by his mentor, Chet Atkins, as a Certified Guitar Player (CGP)--ACCOMPLICE ONE opens with "Deep River Blues" featuring Grammy-winning Americana raconteur Jason Isbell who says, "If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy." The songs onACCOMPLICE ONE are a mix of new takes on indelible classics and brand new originals from TOMMY and his collaborators.
The road warrior has an extensive worldwide touring itinerary already confirmed for the year, with more dates being added. On select upcoming U.S. tour dates, EMMANUEL will be joined by ACCOMPLICE ONE special guests such as J.D. Simo, Rodney Crowell, Amanda Shires and Suzy Boggus.See all upcoming tour dates here, which include stops in San Diego, Boston,New York City, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando, Albany, Buffalo, Knoxville, and many others.
TRACK LISTING FOR ACCOMPLICE ONE:
"Deep River Blues" with Jason Isbell
"Song and Dance Man" with Ricky Skaggs
"Saturday Night Shuffle" with Jorma Kaukonen & Pat Bergeson
"Wheelin' & Dealin'"with J.D. Simo & Charlie Cushman
"C-Jam Blues" with David Grisman & Bryan Sutton
"(Sittin' On) The Dock of The Bay" with J.D. Simo
"Borderline" with Amanda Shires
"You Don't Want To Get You One Of Those" with Mark Knopfler
"Keepin' It Reel" with Clive Carrol
"Looking Forward To The Past" with Rodney Crowell
"Purple Haze" with Jerry Douglas
"Rachel's Lullaby" with Jake Shimabukuro
"Djangology" with Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo
"Watson Blues" with David Grisman & Bryan Sutton
"Tittle Tattle" with Jack Pearson
"The Duke's Message" with Suzy Bogguss
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