Tommy Emmanuel Accomplice Two 180g 2LP

TAS Rated 4/5 Music, 4/5 Sonics in the July/August 2023 Issue of The Absolute Sound!

In 2018, Tommy Emmanuel made the great album Accomplice One, a series of duets with musicians great and varied, and all at his level. It's a concept that worked, as the range of artists reflected Tommy's expansive love of all kinds of music, including Rodney Crowell, Mark Knopfler, Amanda Shires, Jason Isbell, Jerry Douglas, Jake Shimabukuro and more. Each of his accomplices seemed as inspired by his energy and passion as much as Tommy was by theirs, and he played with effortless grace.

In 2023 comes the long-awaited sequel, Accomplice Two. It shares the same exuberance, diversity, and sense of adventure as the first album, with a great range of artists. This album features rock legends Michael McDonald, Jorma Kaukonen, and Little Feat; bluegrass superstars such as Billy Strings, The Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush, Jerry Dougas, Sierra Hull, and David Grisman; country icons such as Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jamey Johnson, and Raul Malo; and guitar heavyweights like Yasmin Williams, Larry Campbell, and Richard Smith.

The album's first single, a cover of Townes Van Zandt's "White Freight Liner Blues," features Grammy Award winner and claw hammer guitarist Molly Tuttle.

Tommy Emmanuel ranks as one of the most fearless guitarists you'll ever hear. He's played with many virtuosic musicians and always rises to their level... If you want to hear what occurs when musicians challenge each other, give Accomplice Two a listen.