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 réunit quelques-unes des chansons les plus marquantes de J.J. Cale, auteur-compositeur américain connu pour son mélange feutré de blues, de country et de rock. Cette compilation propose une sélection soignée de titres qui mettent en valeur son groove nonchalant, son jeu de guitare chaleureux et sa voix discrète, faisant de ce disque à la fois une excellente porte d'entrée pour le public qui le découvre et une synthèse compacte pour les amateurs de longue date. L'enchaînement équilibré entre morceaux calmes et titres plus rythmés crée une atmosphère continue, presque comme un concert intime capté en studio. La production claire et un éventuel travail de remasterisation discret permettent à ses arrangements minimalistes et à son sens du tempo tout en retenue de s'exprimer pleinement, offrant ainsi un panorama cohérent de son univers musical.
J.J. Cale est l'une des figures majeures de ce que l'on a appelé le « Tulsa Sound », une fusion détendue de rock roots, de blues et de country centrée sur le groove. Artiste réservé, il a néanmoins profondément marqué l'histoire du rock par ses compositions, rendues célèbres dans le monde entier par d'autres interprètes, notamment Eric Clapton ou Lynyrd Skynyrd. Des titres comme « After Midnight », « Cocaine », « Call Me the Breeze » ou « Travelin' Light » (s'ils figurent sur cette anthologie) comptent parmi ses chansons les plus influentes et ont inspiré des générations de musiciens grâce à leur feeling posé et à leur guitare à la fois sobre et expressive. Cette compilation met en lumière à quel point son écriture est restée constante au fil des années et comment il parvient, avec très peu d'éléments, à créer des chansons simples mais durables.
Le CD paraît chez Mercury, un label historique reconnu pour la richesse et la diversité de son catalogue dans le rock, la pop et de nombreux autres genres. Intégré à un grand groupe international, Mercury s'est distingué par la publication de rééditions, de compilations et de best of soigneusement élaborés, qui permettent de redécouvrir des artistes essentiels dans de bonnes conditions sonores et éditoriales. Sa réputation de sérieux en matière de production et de gestion de catalogue garantit que des enregistrements emblématiques comme ceux de J.J. Cale bénéficient d'une mise en valeur respectueuse, que ce soit au niveau du son ou de la présentation. Avec « Very Best Of J.J. Cale », Mercury poursuit cette approche en offrant une vue d'ensemble concise mais représentative de l'oeuvre d'un artisan majeur du roots rock.
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