Thank you, alphonse mouzon, for your inspirational life and career in music. He played with weather report for a year, then was the drummer for larry coryells eleventh house group before doing solo albums. Dec 28, 2016 alphonse mouzon, a powerful jazz drummer who made his greatest contributions with a funk backbeat, forging a standard for 1970s fusion, died on dec. Fusion drummer alphonse mouzon released several fusion albums. European audiences appreciate the versatility and quality of mouzons drumming and music. Find alphonse mouzon discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Mouzon then recorded the solo album mind transplant in 1974 with tommy bolin, who had previously played on billy cobhams spectrum. If you are familiar with mouzon s mind transplant album youll know that was pretty much a jazz. Alphonse mouzon, weather reports first drummer, has passed away. Alphonse mouzon 1974 funky snakefoot ive given you my love 4. All compositions by alphonse mouzon mind transplant 4.
It was just over two months ago that mouzon was informed of the severity of his illness, and was hospitalized. Alphonse mouzon biography alphonse lee mouzon november 21, 1948 charleston, usa december 26, 2016 alphonse mouzon is one of the premier drummers of the classic fusion era that began in the 1960s and continued through the seventies. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. The one who seems to get most of the credit is billy cobham, but alphonse mouzon contributed quite a bit to the cause as well. Albums include mind transplant, back together again, and the essence of mystery. Alphonse mouzons albums stream online music albums. Alphonse mouzon the man incognito 1976 flac mp3 download.
Alphonse took to the drums as a child and played for a local society orchestra. Alphonse mouzon the weather report annotated discography. Golden rainbows by alphonse mouzon on mind transplant. Listen to your favorite songs from mind transplant by alphonse mouzon now. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from alphonse mouzon at the discogs marketplace. Alphonse lee mouzon was an american jazz fusion drummer and the owner of tenacious records, a label that primarily released mouzon s recordings. Listen to songs by alphonse mouzon on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share.
Alphonse mouzon, the dynamic, versatile drummer who played in weather reports first incarnation and in larry coryells eleventh house. His talents cover a broad range of musical disciplines and philosophies. Alphonse mouzon s mind transplant featuring alex skolnick. Born in charleston, south carolina, mouzon first studied music at bondswilson high school. Alphonse mouzon played the role of miles in the film the highlife, which was exhibited at a film festival in houston in 2003. Born on november 21, 1948 in charleston, south carolina of africanamerican, french and blackfoot indian background, alphonse mouzon s popularity as a performing artist first became realized in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Alphonse mouzon the best of full vinyl album youtube. His reach extends beyond jazz fusion however, as evidenced by led zeppelins robert plant stating that mouzon was a major influence on the legendary rock band.
There were actually three guitars, with jay graydon. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. He eventually played with or recorded with a virtual whos who of the music industry. He gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Vocals, backing vocals, electric piano fender rhodes, synthesizer prophet 5, arp pro soloist, arp odyssey, arp string, drums, percussion, mixed by alphonse mouzon writtenby alphonse. During his career, mouzon was known as one of the worlds greatest drummers, and he. He was also a composer, arranger, and producer, as well as an actor. Alphonse mouzon, a powerful jazz drummer who made his greatest contributions with a funk backbeat, forging a standard for 1970s fusion, died on dec.
Morning sun 1980 angel face 2011 prayer for my ancestors. Try amazon prime music 30day free trial alphonse mouzon mind transplant ratings distribution. That thing you do alphonse mouzon s musical associations read like a veritable whos who of modern jazz and pop music. He was born in charleston, south carolina, in 1948. Alphonse mouzon a lullabye for little alphonse duration. Buy mind transplant import cd by alphonse mouzon cd. Alphonse mouzon biography, albums, streaming links. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon on amazon music unlimited. I had alphonse s blue note solo albums, which were as hip for the covers and his stylish mode of dress as they were for the burning music, especially the album with tommy bolin, mind transplant.
The man who saw the future original tv documentary soundtrack 2020 suncastle platformer 2020. Mouzon composed the song the blue spot for the jazz club scene, and appeared as an actor and drummer in the tom hanksdirected film, that thing you do in 1996. He was the rhythmic foundation for the far reaching musical explorations of pianist mccoy tyner. An amazingly funky classic cd featuring alphonse mouzon, herbie hancock, lee ritenour, freddie hubbard, paul jackson, jr. Mind transplant is a music studio album recording by alphonse mouzon jazz rockfusionprogressive rock released in 1975 on cd. Alphonse mouzon mind transplant import cd amoeba music. Alphonse mouzon s in search of a dream is among the first of these discs. His first solo album was called mind transplant, which was a fusion classic. Find similar albums to mind transplant alphonse mouzon on allmusic. Mouzon was born in charleston, south carolina on november. Complete song listing of alphonse mouzon on alphonse mouzon songs list covid19. Cafe do brasil the finest in latin lounge 2014 paul millns jlb. Easily one of the best fusion recordings of all time.
Often too often mentioned in the same breath with cobhams spectrum, this release stands up completely on its own. Alphonse mouzon is a highly talented drummer, songwriter and producer. Larry coryells eleventh house, and recorded his own funkrock albums, including mind transplant with guitarist tommy bolin. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Tommy and powerhouse drummer mouzon warm up for the recording of alphonse s 1975 album mind transplant by blazing through some early drafts of homeward strut, some slow blues, the swing of no more crying, as well as what would grow to be deep purples love child. Alphonse mouzon is the chairmanceo of tenacious records. He has become stereotyped as just a jazz drummer in america, and has taken refuge in europe by touring there exclusively. Dec 26, 2016 jazz drummer alphonse mouzon lost his fight with cancer today at the age of 68. Davis tight funky bass provides the perfect accompaniment to alphonse s driving drum beat. This, mind transplant, is mouzon s classic recording that is often hailed as spectrum ii. Alphonse mouzons mind transplant featuring alex skolnick.
In september he was diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma, a rare form of cancer, and began treatment in late november. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Alphonzo mouzon, 21st november 1948, charleston, south carolina, u. Alphonse mouzon november 21, 1948 december 26, 2016 was an american jazz fusion drummer and the owner of tenacious records, a label that primarily releases mouzons recordings. Find album release information for mind transplant alphonse mouzon on allmusic. Music profile for alphonse mouzon, born 21 november 1948. Alphonse lee mouzon november 21, 1948 december 25, 2016 was an american jazz fusion drummer and the owner of tenacious records, a label that primarily released mouzon s recordings. He was a charter member along with keyboardist joe zawinul and saxophonist. Alphonse mouzon mind transplant album art, alphonse. Born on november 21, 1948, in charleston, south carolina, mouzon got serious with his drumming in h. Mouzon, alphonse the best of alphonse mouzon amazon. Alphonse mouzon marked man modern drummer magazine. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon album listen for.
It features not only the great alphonse mouzon on drums and keyboards, but a stellar cast of musicians,guitarists tommy bolin, lee rit ritenouer, bassist henry davis, and others. Jazz fusion alphonse mouzon mind transplant 1975 1999. Premiere fusionfunk drummer with weather report and larry coryell, plus a leader of dates for blue note, mps, pausa, and his own tenacious label. Originally released in 1978, it was the fourthand finestjazzrock set the drummer recorded for the label.
A renaissance man, drummer, pianist, composer, and arranger alphonse mouzon welcomed this opportunity, in the wake of unauthorized cds pirated from analog recordings, to create a true digital retrospective of his work. Mind transplant is the third album by american jazz drummer alphonse mouzon recorded in 1974 and released on the blue note label. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Alphonse mouzon mind transplant 1975 full album youtube. His most well known work is mind transplant, featuring guitarist tommy bolin. December 26, 2016 we are sad today to inform soultrackers of the death of legendary jazz drummer alphonse mouzon, after a battle with neuroendocrine carcinoma, a rare form of cancer. The highlight is the real thing, sonically upgraded, a. There is also a bandartist picture, the discography on cd, albums on vinyl lp, dvd along with artist information and biography. Where cobham used bolins aggressive playing as a counterpoint to jan hammer, mouzon features the guitarist as the primary attraction. Where cobham used bolin s aggressive playing as a counterpoint to jan hammer, mouzon features the guitarist as the primary attraction. Alphonse mouzon alphonse mouzon in search of a dream. The one who seems to get most of the credit is billy cobham, but alphonse mouzon contributed quite a. The best of alphonse mouzon showcases sixteen tracks selected from six mainstream jazz and adult contemporary albums recorded.
Download flac alphonse mouzon the man incognito 1976 lossless cd, mp3. Chairmanceo of tenacious records, composer, arranger, producer, multiinstrumentalist and actor alphonse mouzon has been composing and producing beautiful music that has captivated and enthralled audiences throughout the world for over three decades. He had little contact with his father, flagner mouzon, and was raised by his mother, the former emma washington, who worked as a. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon is a classic jazzfusion albums. Alphonse mouzon is a fusion uncategorized fusion artist from usa. Biographie discographie solobandleader the essence of mystery blue note, 1972 funky snakefoot blue note, 1973 mind transplant blue note, 1974 the man incognito blue note, 1975 virtue, 1976 back together again. Mind transplant, an album by alphonse mouzon on spotify.
Alphonse mouzon s 1974 album mind transplant often cited as one fusions best records featured a collaboration with tommy bolin, who had played with deep purple and billy cobhams spectrum he made that record, along with lee ritenour, alphonse mouzon told something else. Alphonse mouzon mind transplant 1975, vinyl discogs. Find similar albums to mind transplant alphonse mouzon on allmusic allmusic. Find alphonse mouzon discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Aug 07, 2017 vocals, backing vocals, electric piano fender rhodes, synthesizer prophet 5, arp pro soloist, arp odyssey, arp string, drums, percussion, mixed by alphonse mouzon writtenby alphonse.
Mouzon s visibility increased with his tenure with guitarist larry coryells eleventh house fusion band from 1973 to 1975, working on such albums as introducing the eleventh house, and level one. Find alphonse mouzon biography and history on allmusic. Alphonse mouzon step into the funk full album youtube. Alphonse mouzon born november 21, 1948, charleston, south carolina, usa died december 25, 2016 was an american jazzfusion drummer and percussionist, a founding member of weather report, and the ceo of tenacious records. I had alphonses blue note solo albums, which were as hip for the covers and his stylish mode of dress as they were for the burning music, especially the album with tommy bolin, mind transplant. He composes, arranges and produces, as well as acts, but he is most wellknown as a percussionist. Mouzon never stopped issuing solo albums on a regular basis, including arguably his finest solo release, 1974s mind transplant, which would have undoubtedly garnered more attention if it wasnt issued so close to cobhams 1973 classic, spectrum. During the 1970s, his first decade on record, mouzon moved effortlessly between acoustic jazz, jazzfunk and jazzrock. Mouzon, alphonse the best of alphonse mouzon music. The common thread, besides the aggressive drumming, is guitarist tommy bolin. Although his prognosis was dire, he remained hopeful and upbeat throughout. Low prices on alphonse mouzon discography of music albums at cd universe, with top rated service, alphonse mouzon songs, discography, biography, cover art pictures, sound samples, albums, etc. Several different drummers helped put jazz fusion on the map in the 70s. Alphonse mouzon, 68, jazz and fusion drummer the boston globe.
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