Press Release
Guitar virtuoso and Grammy Award nominee Tommy Emmanuel gives fans a double dose of his distinguished guitar styling this summer with his new DVD and CD. First his DVD release, Live at Her Majesty's Theatre, hit the market on July 11, followed by his sixth U.S. album, The Mystery, released on August 22. Both are on the Favored Nations Acoustic label, which is co-owned by renowned guitarist Steve Vai. Fans will also be treated to his guitar work as he performs live as part of an extensive '06/ '07 tour to support the DVD and CD.
A finger style guitarist inspired by the legendary Chet Atkins (who became one of Emmanuel’s biggest fans, called him “one of the greatest players on the planet”, and gave him the title c.g.p.—certified guitar player), he can simultaneously play multiple parts, much like a pianist does with his left and right hands. But his astounding technique isn’t just for show; Emmanuel uses it to organically blend folk, country, jazz, and other influences in his highly personal, emotive compositions.
He’s no stranger to awards and high accolades. Emmanuel recorded with Chet Atkins on 1997’s Grammy-nominated album The Day The Finger Pickers Took Over The World, and has had the honor of performing alongside such other living legends as Eric Clapton, Joe Walsh, Stevie Wonder, and Les Paul. Tommy has also garnered 2 ARIA Awards (Australia’s version of the Grammy Awards) for “Best Adult Contemporary Album,” earned four Platinum and Gold albums in his homeland, been called one of the “Top 3 Guitarists of All Time” according to a reader’s poll in Acoustic Guitar magazine and in 2005, received the “Album of the Year” and “Thumb Picker of the Year” awards as well as an induction into the Thumb Pickers Hall Of Fame in Kentucky.
Editor's Note: Check back later this week as Guitar Jam will feature a full review of "The Mystery"
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