Little By Little

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Anyone who hasn't heard Tommy Emmanuel play the acoustic guitar has yet to experience one of life's greatest pleasures. Sincerely, like Liberace or Burt Bacharach on the piano, or like Bela Fleck on the banjo, Tommy has truly reached the pinnacle of what one can do (or ever be EXPECTED to do) on an acoustic guitar. I have (grimace) played the guitar for almost 50 years, and every time I see him in concert, I always have two thoughts -- to go home and practice harder than I ever have in my life, or to take the guitar and toss it into the fireplace and use it for kindling wood. I have seen Mr. Emmanuel three times in concert, and have had the joy of meeting him in person twice -- and as proficient as he is on stage, he is every bit as cordial and congenial off-stage. He's a true gentle soul of a man who finally is at peace with himself and where he fits in the world. And it surely shows in his music.

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Every note...every run...clean. He has the uncanny ability to think independently with each finer in either hand. I don't know how but he does. There is not a weak number in this two CD collection. Each one better than the last. This artist is coming to our town in the next 12 months and I can't wait. He never looks as though any of what he performs is a task.
Because he enjoys what he does the people can see, feel, and hear that in his playing.

There have been some outstanding guitar players in the past and we are lucky enough to have this one still with us. Don't miss the CD and don't miss seeing him in concert if you have the chance.

tommy emmanuel is a guitar god. he makes sounds on a 6 string i didnt think were possible. best player on the planet.