New Eric Clapton CD

Features Allen Toussaint- Out September 28

The new Eric Clapton CD (titled Clapton, to be released September 28) features JJ Cale, Allen Toussaint and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews.  JJ Cale collaborates on 4 songs: 2 of which he wrote ("River Runs Deep" and "Everything Will Be Alright") and 2 of which are duets with Eric (the aforementioned "River Runs Deep" and "No Way To Get Along").  Allen and Troy are featured on 2 songs ("My Very Good Friend The Milkman" and "When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful"), both of which also feature Wynton Marsalis.  Walt Richmond, a JJ Cale band member, plays keyboards on every track.  Walt played on the GRAMMY winning gold record by JJ Cale / Eric Clapton, The Road to Escondido, and has recently been a member of Eric's touring band.