J.J. Cale's unique guitar and vocal style has influenced generations of artists, most notably Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. With a solo career that has spanned nearly 3 decades, Cale has recorded 12 critically acclaimed albums. This single disc collection of his very finest work contains 19 digitally re-mastered favorites, as well as "Midnight in Memphis," an instrumental previously only available on last year's 2-CD Anthology, Anyway the Wind Blows., Runningtime: 00:00:00, Accordion: Garth Hudson, Acoustic Bass: Joe Zinkan, Acoustic Bass: Larry Taylor, Arranged By [Horn Arrangements]: Al Capps, Arranged By [Horn Arrangements]: George Tidwell, Arranged By [Horn Arrangements]: Robert Holmes (2), Arranged By [String Arrangements]: Al Capps, Arranged By [String Arrangements]: Cam Mullins, Backing Vocals: Christine Lakeland, Backing Vocals: Dianne Davidson, Backing Vocals: Gary Paxton, Backing Vocals: Hoyt Axton, Backing Vocals: Joanne Sweeney, Backing Vocals: Leslie Taylor, Backing Vocals: Marilyn Davis, Backing Vocals: Sherry Porter, Bass: Bill Raffensperger, Bass: Billy Cox, Bass: Bob Moore, Bass: Bob Ray (2), Bass: Carl Radle, Bass: Carol Kaye, Bass: Charles Dungey, Bass: David Hood, Bass: Emory Gordy, Jr., Bass: Gary Gilmore (2), Bass: Joe Osborn, Bass: Michael Rhodes, Bass: Mike Leech, Bass: Nick Rather, Bass: Norbert Putnam, Bass: Tim Drummond, Bass: Tommy Cogbill, Cello: Nancy Stein-Ross, Compilation Producer: Bas Hartong, Compilation Producer: Bill Levenson, Congas: Farrell Morris, Congas: James Nichols (2), Congas: Jimmy Karstein, Congas: Robert Tarrant, Coordinator [Project Coordination]: Jackie Stansfield, Coordinator [Project Coordination]: Terri Tierney, Design: Wherefore Art?, Dobro: Josh Graves, Dobro: Walter Haynes, Drums: Ace Tone Rhythm Machine, Drums: Bill Boatman, Drums: Buddy Harman, Drums: Chuck Browning, Drums: Farrell Morris, Drums: George Soule, Drums: Hal Blaine, Drums: Hayward Bishop, Drums: James Cruce, Drums: Jay Mitthauer, Drums: Jim Keltner, Drums: Jimmy Karstein, Drums: Karl Himmel, Drums: Kenny Buttrey, Drums: Kenny Malone, Drums: Roger Hawkins, Drums: Russ Kunkel, Drums: Terry Perkins (2), Electric Guitar: Chuck Browning, Electric Guitar: Don Preston (2), Electric Guitar: Gordon Payne, Electric Guitar: Gordon Shryock, Electric Guitar: Grady Martin, Electric Guitar: Harold Bradley, Electric Guitar: James Burton, Electric Guitar: Reggie Young, Electric Guitar: Richard Thompson, Electric Guitar: Steve Gibson, Electric Guitar: Tommy Cogbill, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Guitar [Gut String], Slide Guitar, Lead Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Bass, Drums, Vocals: J.J. Cale, Electric Piano: Barry Beckett, Electric Piano: Beegie Cruser, Electric Piano: David Briggs (2), Electric Piano: Hargus Robbins, Electric Piano: Larry Bell, Electric Piano: Leon Russell, Engineer [Mixing]: Audie Ashworth, Engineer [Mixing]: David Johnson (7), Engineer [Mixing]: Gene Eichelberger, Engineer [Mixing]: Hugh Davies (2), Engineer [Mixing]: J.J. Cale, Engineer [Mixing]: J.R. McNeely, Engineer [Mixing]: James Tarbutton, Engineer [Mixing]: Jerry Masters, Engineer [Mixing]: Jim Williamson, Engineer [Mixing]: Joe Mills, Engineer [Mixing]: Les Ladd, Engineer [Mixing]: Paul Brown, Engineer [Mixing]: Rick Horton, Engineer [Mixing]: Ron Reynolds, Engineer [Mixing]: Ronny Light, Engineer [Mixing]: Stan Hutto, Engineer [Recording]: Audie Ashworth, Engineer [Recording]: Brett Newman, Engineer [Recording]: Chad Hailey, Engineer [Recording]: Charlie Paakkari, Engineer [Recording]: Chip Young, Engineer [Recording]: Christine Lakeland, Engineer [Recording]: David Johnson (7), Engineer [Recording]: Duane Seykora, Engineer [Recording]: Gene Eichelberger, Engineer [Recording]: Hugh Davies (2), Engineer [Recording]: J.J. Cale, Engineer [Recording]: James Tarbutton, Engineer [Recording]: Jerry Masters, Engineer [Recording]: Jim Williamson, Engineer [Recording]: Joe Mills, Engineer [Recording]: Les Ladd, Engineer [Recording]: Paul Brown, Engineer [Recording]: Paul McManus, Engineer [Recording]: Rail Rogut, Engineer [Recording]: Rick Horton, Engineer [Recording]: Ron Reynolds, Engineer [Recording]: Ronny Light, Engineer [Recording]: Stan Hutto, Engineer [Recording]: Steve Ripley, Executive-Producer: Matthieu Lauriot-Prevost, Fiddle: Bill Boatman, Fiddle: Buddy Spicher, Fiddle: Shorty Lavender, Fiddle: Vassar Clements, Harmonica: Charlie McCoy, Harmonica: Ed Colis, Harmonica: Terry McMillan, Mandolin: Bill Kenner, Mastered By: Denny Purcell, Mastered By: Gary Mayo, Organ: Bobby Emmons, Organ: Christine Lakeland, Organ: David Briggs (2), Organ: Jim Keltner, Organ: Kossi Gardner, Organ: Spooner Oldham, Other [Project Assistance]: Catherine Ladis, Other [Project Assistance]: Donna Fetchko, Other [Project Assistance]: Eileen Cleary, Other [Project Assistance]: Matthew Tilley, Percussion: Farrell Morris, Percussion: Jerry Allison, Percussion: Jim Keltner, Percussion: Jimmy Karstein, Percussion: Karl Himmel, Photography By: James Minchin III, Piano: Barry Beckett, Piano: Bill Payne, Piano: Bill Pursell, Piano: Bob Wilson, Piano: Bobby Emmons, Piano: Bobby Wood, Piano: David Briggs (2), Piano: Glen Hardin, Piano: Hargus Robbins, Piano: Jerry Smith (10), Piano: Jerry Whitehurst, Piano: John Galley, Piano: Tony Migliore, Producer: Audie Ashworth, Producer: J.J. Cale, Rhythm Guitar: Bill Boatman, Rhythm Guitar: Christine Lakeland, Rhythm Guitar: Harold Bradley, Rhythm Guitar: Jimmy Capps, Rhythm Guitar: Jimmy Johnson (4), Rhythm Guitar: Johnny Christopher, Rhythm Guitar: Mac Gayden, Rhythm Guitar: Paul Davis (12), Rhythm Guitar: Ray Edenton, Rhythm Guitar: Reggie Young, Rhythm Guitar: Steve Ripley, Rhythm Guitar: Tommy Tedesco, Saxophone: Billy Puett, Saxophone: Denis Solee, Saxophone: Norm Ray, Slide Guitar: Mac Gayden, Steel Drums: Robert Greenidge, Steel Guitar: Buddy Emmons, Steel Guitar: Lloyd Green, Steel Guitar: Weldon Myrick, Synthesizer: Mike Lawler, Trombone: Bill Humble, Trombone: Dennis Good, Trombone: George Bohanon, Trombone: Terry Williams (5), Trumpet: Bob Phillips, Trumpet: Don Sheffield, Trumpet: George Tidwell, Trumpet: Steve Madaio, Vibraphone [Vibes]: Farrell Morris, Viola: Marcy Dicterow Vaj, Violin: Carl Gorodetzky, Violin: Doug Atwell, Violin: Marvin Chantry, Violin: Roy Christensen, Violin: Sheldon Kurland, Violin: Sid Page, Written-By: J.J. Cale, Arranged By: J.J. Cale, Written-By: Christine Lakeland, Written-By: Christine Lakeland, Labelcode 5347542 (534 754-2), Phonographic Copyright (p) PolyGram International Music B.V., Copyright (c) PolyGram International Music B.V., Made By PMDC, Germany, Published By Audigram Songs, Inc., Published By Johnny Bienstock Music, Published By Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Mastered At Georgetown Masters, Mastered At PolyGram Studios
« Very Best Of J.J. Cale » en CD reúne algunas de las canciones más representativas de J.J. Cale, el compositor estadounidense conocido por su mezcla relajada de blues, country y rock. Esta recopilación ofrece una selección cuidada que resalta su característico ritmo pausado, el tono cálido de su guitarra y su voz contenida, convirtiendo el disco en una excelente introducción para quienes se acercan por primera vez a su música y en un compendio compacto para seguidores de toda la vida. La secuenciación equilibra temas más íntimos con otros de mayor pulsación rítmica, creando una experiencia de escucha fluida, casi como un pequeño concierto en el estudio. La producción clara y, en su caso, una ligera mejora del sonido permiten que los arreglos minimalistas y su fino sentido del groove brillen con naturalidad, ofreciendo un retrato coherente de su estilo.
J.J. Cale es una figura clave del llamado « Tulsa Sound », una mezcla suave de rock de raíces, blues y country basada en el groove. Aunque siempre rehuyó el protagonismo, sus composiciones dejaron una huella profunda en la historia del rock, popularizadas internacionalmente por artistas como Eric Clapton o Lynyrd Skynyrd. Piezas como « After Midnight », « Cocaine », « Call Me the Breeze » o « Travelin' Light » (si forman parte de este recopilatorio) están entre sus canciones más influyentes y han inspirado a innumerables músicos gracias a su aire desenfadado y a un trabajo de guitarra tan sencillo como elegante. Esta recopilación pone de relieve la coherencia de su escritura a lo largo de los años y su capacidad para condensar sentimientos complejos en canciones directas y atemporales.
El CD está editado por Mercury, un sello de larga trayectoria reconocido por su amplio y cuidado catálogo de rock, pop y otros géneros afines. Integrado en un gran grupo discográfico internacional, Mercury se ha distinguido por la edición de recopilatorios, reediciones y « best of » elaborados con atención al detalle, que facilitan el acceso a artistas esenciales en buenas condiciones de sonido y presentación. Su apuesta por estándares sólidos de producción y por un tratamiento respetuoso del catálogo garantiza que obras clásicas como la de J.J. Cale se presenten con la calidad que merecen, tanto a nivel sonoro como estético. Con « Very Best Of J.J. Cale », Mercury mantiene esta línea ofreciendo una visión sintética pero representativa de uno de los compositores más influyentes, aunque discretos, del roots rock.
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