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. Dec 26, 2016 the heartbreaking roster of musicians who perished in 2016 just increased by one. This, mind transplant, is mouzon s classic recording that is often hailed as spectrum ii. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon is a classic jazzfusion albums. On the raw is an spanish progressive rock band from barcelona consisting of. The man incognito may refer to the appearance of george duke under a pseudo name, whose funky keyboards is a highlight throughout. His most well known work is mind transplant, featuring guitarist tommy bolin. On october 10, 2016, i went to kaiser permanente for a scheduled appointment with. Alphonse lee mouzon was an american jazz fusion drummer and the owner of tenacious records, a label that primarily releases mouzon s recordings. Jazz drummer alphonse mouzon lost his fight with cancer today at the age of 68. Mind transplant, an album by alphonse mouzon on spotify.
Alphonse mouzon, 68, jazz and fusion drummer the boston. Listen to your favorite songs from mind transplant by alphonse mouzon now. Alphonse mouzons new straightahead jazz project, which took 11 years to complete, is peculiar. Mouzon, who was born in charleston, south carolina, was a charter member of the group weather report. Alphonse mouzon is also an experienced massage therapist known as mr. Posted on february 27, 2015 september 30, 2017 by sebastien poitevin. 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. Apesar da fritaceira em algumas faixas, o baterista norteamericano alphonse mouzon aposta fortemente no groove. 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. Alphonse mouzon mind transplant cd dispatched in 25 to 35 working days. Davis tight funky bass provides the perfect accompaniment to alphonses driving drum beat. Find alphonse mouzon discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
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 mouzons recordings. Alphonse mouzon also teaches drums at the alphonse mouzon international private drum school in northridge, ca. This, mind transplant, is mouzons classic recording that is often hailed as spectrum ii. Alphonse mouzon drums, synthesizer tommy bolin guitar. Where cobham used bolins aggressive playing as a counterpoint to jan hammer, mouzon features the guitarist as the primary attraction. Mind transplant 1975 the man incognito 1976 virtue 1977 the man incognito is the fourth album by american jazz drummer alphonse mouzon. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon on amazon music unlimited. Alphonse mouzon mind transplant import cd amoeba music. 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. 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. 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. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv. Alphonse mouzon, drummer for weather report, herbie. Alphonse mouzon november 21, 1948 december 26, 2016 was an american jazz.
Mouzon started playing when he was four years old and was taught drums at high school. During his career, mouzon was known as one of the worlds greatest drummers, and he. 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. Buy mind transplant import cd by alphonse mouzon cd.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Mind transplant was released on blue note in march, 1975. Alphonse mouzon, the prolific jazz and fusion drummer who played in weather report and the eleventh house, as well as with herbie hancock and other jazz icons, died on sunday, the new york times. Biographie discographie solobandleader the essence of mystery blue note, 1972funky snakefoot blue note, 1973 mind transplant blue note, 1974. Provided to youtube by universal music group golden rainbows alphonse mouzon mind transplant. The heartbreaking roster of musicians who perished in 2016 just increased by one. See alphonse mouzon along with actor tom hanks in the 1996 film that thing. Try amazon prime music 30day free trial alphonse mouzon mind transplant ratings distribution. There were actually three guitars, with jay graydon.
Dec 26, 2016 alphonse mouzons 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 specializes in therapeutic massages for women only and is reputed to be the best in the world. Drummer alphonse mouzon recorded this jazz funk masterpiece in 1976 backed by an almost encyclopaedic cast of musicians. Mind transplant is the third album by american jazz drummer alphonse mouzon recorded in 1974 and released on the blue note label. Alphonse mouzon carbon dioxide hq audio mind transplant. There is also a bandartist picture, the discography on cd, albums on vinyl lp, dvd along with artist information and biography. Provided to youtube by universal music group happiness is loving you alphonse mouzon mind transplant. 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. 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 album listen for. Mouzons 12 original tunes are performed by various quintets with trumpettenor read more alphonse mouzon. He had little contact with his father, flagner mouzon, and was raised by his mother, the former emma washington, who worked as. 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.
Alphonse lee mouzon was an american jazz fusion drummer and the owner of tenacious records, a label that primarily releases mouzons recordings. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Born in charleston, south carolina, mouzon first studied music at bondswilson high school. All compositions by alphonse mouzon mind transplant 4. Alphonse lee mouzon was an american jazz fusion drummer and the owner of tenacious records, a label that primarily released mouzon s recordings. I heard this in radio back in 2010 i think, and its familiarity amazed me, but i couldnt remember the artist. Thank you, alphonse mouzon, for your inspirational life and career in music. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon album, jazz fusion. He also starred in a tv pilot thats being developed and produced by g plan media. Alphonse mouzon s in search of a dream is among the first of these discs. He was also a composer, arranger, and producer, as well as an actor. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon album listen for free.
Mouzon lost his battle with the disease on sunday, december 26. He relocated to new york when he was 17 and in 1969 played in the broadway musical promises, promises. Alphonse mouzon, 68, jazz and fusion drummer the boston globe. At present, mouzon performs in europe and in the u. Hes the oldest son of jazz musician and film composer. Davis tight funky bass provides the perfect accompaniment to alphonse s driving drum beat. On september 7, 2016, i was diagnosed with stage 34 neuroendocrine carcinoma, an incredibly rare cancer. Mind transplant 1975 the man incognito 1976 virtue 1977 the man incognito is the fourth album by american jazz drummer alphonse mouzon recorded in 1975 and released on the blue note label. 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. Mouzon then recorded the solo album mind transplant in 1974 with tommy bolin, who had previously played on billy cobhams spectrum.
Real thing,bonus track mind transplant 1974 alphonse mouzon album. 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 played with weather report for a year, then was the drummer for larry coryells eleventh house group before doing solo albums. At the time that this story was originally posted, legendary fusion drummer alphonse mouzon was appealing to fans to help fund treatments for his battle with a rare form of cancer, neuroendocrine carcinoma. My god, i couldnt believe it, this is just in the tip of my baul treasure trove. During the 1970s, his first decade on record, mouzon moved effortlessly between acoustic jazz, jazzfunk and jazzrock. Some of them are considered jazzfunk touchstones notably mind transplant 1975, which features a front line of dueling electric. Hes the oldest son of jazz musician and film composer alphonse mouzon.
Originally released in 1978, it was the fourthand finestjazzrock set the drummer recorded for the label. November 2, 2016 today we received a note regarding teh health of legendary jazz drummer alphonse mouzon. His first solo album was called mind transplant, which was a fusion classic. Mouzon also collaborated with others from time to time such as the release trilogue live. Fusion drummer alphonse mouzon released several fusion albums. He made that record, along with lee ritenour, alphonse mouzon told something else. Alphonse mouzon on top of the world cd out of stock. Acclaimed jazz guitarist larry coryell died suddenly in. Alphonse mouzon is a fusion uncategorized fusion artist from usa. Alphonse mouzons 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.
Listen to songs by alphonse mouzon on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Recorded at the wally heider studios hollywood california, december 1974. It was just over two months ago that mouzon was informed of the severity of his illness, and was hospitalized. Throughout it all, 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.
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