NICOLE CROISILLE — Jazzille (1987) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Tracklist :
1.    Hallelujah I Love Him So 3:55
Backing Vocals – Diane Tell, Lavelle, Nicole Croisille
Keyboards – Aldo Frank
Written-By – Ray Charles
2.    Bluesette 5:00
Backing Vocals – Aldo Frank, Thierry Eliez
Harmonica, Guitar, Whistle – Toots Thielemans
Other [Oberheim] – Frank Sitbon
Written-By – N. Gimbel, T. Thielemans
3.    The Summer Knows (Summer Of 42) 3:55
Violin [Electric Violin] – Didier Lockwood
Written-By – A & M Bergman, M. Legrand
4.    Ode To Billy Joe 6:10
Bass – Jean-Marc Jafet
Written-By – Bobby Gentry
5.    Allright, Okay, You Win 4:40
Organ [Hammond B3] – Thierry Eliez
Other [Oberheim] – Frank Sitbon
Percussion – Paco Sery
Written-By – M. Watts, S. Wyche
6.    Round Midnight 3:40
Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Bernard Arcadio
Written-By – B. Hanighen, C. Williams, T. Monk
7.    Fever 5:40
Percussion – Paco Sery
Piano [Acoustic Piano] – Aldo Frank
Tenor Saxophone – Manu Dibango
Written-By – E. Cooley, J. Davenport
8.    Kisses 3:40
Piano [Acoustic & Roland Digital Pianos] – Aldo Frank
Written-By – A & M Bergman, Ivanlins, V. Martins
9.    Salt Peanuts 5:50
Backing Vocals – Nicole Croisille, Thierry Eliez
Organ [Hammond B3] – Thierry Eliez
Written-By – Dizzy Gillespie
Credits :
Bass – Jean-Marc Jafet
Drums – André Ceccarelli
Organ [Hammond B3] – Thierry Eliez
Other [Oberheim] – Frank Sitbon
Percussion – Paco Sery
Piano [Roland Digital Piano] Arranged By – Aldo Frank
Synthesizer, Programmed By – Benoît Widemann

CATHERINE | ESCOUDE | LOOCKWOOD — Trio (1983) WV (image+.cue), lossless

This is an interesting set featuring both Philip Catherine and the lesser-known Christian Escoude on guitars, plus violinist Didier Lockwood -- not a typical trio record. The music often swings a la Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, but the repertoire (three songs apiece by each of the musicians) is more advanced, actually falling into the post-bop genre. Lockwood in particular excels in this setting, making one regret that this Gramavision LP has yet to be reissued on CD. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Changement D'Avis 5:40
Composed By – Philip Catherine
2    Broken Doll 3:30
Arranged By – Philip Catherine
Composed By – Christian Escoudé
3    Ballade Pour Alison 5:30
Arranged By – Philip Catherine
Composed By – Christian Escoudé
4    Tanganika 5:50
Composed By – Philip Catherine
5    Paint Pot 2:30
Arranged By – Philip Catherine
Composed By – Didier Lockwood
6    Eyes Don't Smile 4:28
Composed By – Christian Escoudé
7    Cote Jardin 5:00
Composed By – Philip Catherine
8    September Trip 3:15
Composed By – Christian Escoudé
9    Like An Angel 5:35
Composed By – Didier Lockwood
Credits
Guitar – Christian Escoude, Philip Catherine
Violin – Didier Lockwood

PIERRE MOERLEN'S GONG — Downwind (1979-2010) RM | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The impressive Downwind is the first release from the band under its new moniker, Pierre Moerlen's Gong, as Moerlen assumes creative control and dominance. The release marks a return to vocals/lyrics, which proves only partially successful. Moerlen's voice is a hit on the opener, the rocking "Aeroplane," and the collective vocals on the fast-paced, percussive "Jin-Go-Lo-Ba" (popularized by Santana) are right on target. His singing is weak, though, on "What You Know" and detracts from the song's quality. Mick Taylor makes his only appearance here with an exceptional guitar solo. Downwind is also a return to compositions dominated by rock structures and styles, the jazz element minimal this time around. The instrumental cuts are sublime: "Emotions" and "Xtasea" are relaxing; "Crosscurrents" and "Downwind" are energetic and exciting. The title cut is easily the highlight of the album, featuring guest appearances by Steve Winwood (Moog, synth) and guitarist Mike Oldfield. At almost 13 minutes, this thrilling composition resembles the early work of Oldfield, particularly strains of "Tubular Bells, Pt. 1," and specifically the section used for the film The Exorcist. On "Downwind," Moerlen's percussives are ablaze, recalling his "Percolations" performance from Gazeuse. Bassist Hansford Rowe is prominent, and saxophonist Didier Malherbe, a longtime Gong staple, makes his only appearance on the album. David Ross Smith 
Tracklist :
1.     Aeroplane 2:39
2.     Crosscurrents 6:11
3.     Downwind 12:30
Co-producer – Mike Oldfield
Flute – Terry Oldfield
Guitar, Bass, Drums – Mike Oldfield
Saxophone – Didier Malherbe
Synthesizer – Steve Winwood
4.     Jin-Go-Lo-Ba 3:24
Written-By – M. Olatunji
5.     What You Know 3:40
Lead Guitar – Mick Taylor
6.     Emotions 4:44
7.     Xtasea 6:39
Credits :
Bass, Vocals – Hansford Rowe
Congas, Marimba – François Causse
Drums, Vibraphone, Timpani, Cowbell, Timbales, Percussion, Organ [Hammond], Synthesizer, Vocals, Producer – Pierre Moerlen
Guitar, Vocals – Ross Record
Tape Op – Jess Sutcliffe
Vibraphone – Benoit Moerlen
Violin – Didier Lockwood (tracks: 1, 6, 7)
Written-By – Pierre Moerlen (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 7), Ruan O'Lochlain (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 7)