Alphonse mouzon also teaches drums at the alphonse mouzon international private drum school in northridge, ca. November 2, 2016 today we received a note regarding teh health of legendary jazz drummer alphonse mouzon. 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. Alphonse philippe mouzon is from northridge, california. 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. 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 played the role of miles in the film the highlife, which was exhibited at a film festival in houston in 2003.
Mind transplant was released on blue note in march, 1975. Mouzon then recorded the solo album mind transplant in 1974 with tommy bolin, who had previously played on billy cobhams spectrum. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Mouzon started playing when he was four years old and was taught drums at high school. 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 lee mouzon was an american jazz fusion drummer and the owner of tenacious records, a label that primarily releases mouzon s recordings. Laws played the saxophone from the age of 12, growing up with the musicians who were to become the crusaders the band with which his brother hubert laws played. I heard this in radio back in 2010 i think, and its familiarity amazed me, but i couldnt remember the artist. Mind transplant 1975 the man incognito 1976 virtue 1977 the man incognito is the fourth album by american jazz drummer alphonse mouzon. Originally released in 1978, it was the fourthand finestjazzrock set the drummer recorded for the label. 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. Provided to youtube by universal music group golden rainbows alphonse mouzon mind transplant. Alphonse mouzon the man incognito cd music soul brother.
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. Alphonse mouzon s in search of a dream is among the first of these discs. He had little contact with his father, flagner mouzon, and was raised by his mother, the former emma washington, who worked as a. Alphonse mouzon, 68, jazz and fusion drummer the boston. He made that record, along with lee ritenour, alphonse mouzon told something else. He specializes in therapeutic massages for women only and is reputed to be the best in the world. Jazz fusion drummer alphonse mouzon is dead at age 68. On october 10, 2016, i went to kaiser permanente for a scheduled appointment with.
Alphonse mouzon mind transplant 1975 full album youtube. Mind transplant, an album by alphonse mouzon on spotify. 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. He gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s. This, mind transplant, is mouzons classic recording that is often hailed as spectrum ii. Dec 26, 2016 the heartbreaking roster of musicians who perished in 2016 just increased by one. Mouzon lost his battle with the disease on sunday, december 26. The heartbreaking roster of musicians who perished in 2016 just increased by one. There is also a bandartist picture, the discography on cd, albums on vinyl lp, dvd along with artist information and biography. Alphonse mouzon was born in charleston, south carolina in 1948. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon on amazon music unlimited. On the raw is an spanish progressive rock band from barcelona consisting of.
The common thread, besides the aggressive drumming, is guitarist tommy bolin. 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. Alphonse mouzon mind transplant cd dispatched in 25 to 35 working days. During the 1970s, his first decade on record, mouzon moved effortlessly between acoustic jazz. See alphonse mouzon along with actor tom hanks in the 1996 film that thing. Listen to your favorite songs from mind transplant by alphonse mouzon now. Alphonse lee mouzon was an american jazz fusion drummer and the owner of tenacious records, a label that primarily releases mouzons recordings.
Real thing,bonus track mind transplant 1974 alphonse mouzon album. Davis tight funky bass provides the perfect accompaniment to alphonses driving drum beat. Mouzons 12 original tunes are performed by various quintets with trumpettenor read more alphonse mouzon. Listen to songs by alphonse mouzon on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. All compositions by alphonse mouzon mind transplant 4. During his career, mouzon was known as one of the worlds greatest drummers, and he. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Apesar da fritaceira em algumas faixas, o baterista norteamericano alphonse mouzon aposta fortemente no groove. Davis tight funky bass provides the perfect accompaniment to alphonse s driving drum beat. My god, i couldnt believe it, this is just in the tip of my baul treasure trove. 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.
Fusion drummer alphonse mouzon released several fusion albums. Alphonse mouzon is a fusion uncategorized fusion artist from usa. Jazz drummer alphonse mouzon lost his fight with cancer today at the age of 68. Alphonse mouzon is also an experienced massage therapist known as mr. This, mind transplant, is mouzon s classic recording that is often hailed as spectrum ii. He relocated to new york when he was 17 and in 1969 played in the broadway musical promises, promises. 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. Alphonse mouzon mind transplant import cd amoeba music. The man incognito may refer to the appearance of george duke under a pseudo name, whose funky keyboards is a highlight throughout. Hes the oldest son of jazz musician and film composer.
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. 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. He also starred in a tv pilot thats being developed and produced by g plan media. Recorded at the wally heider studios hollywood california, december 1974. Alphonse mouzons new straightahead jazz project, which took 11 years to complete, is peculiar. Always innovative and tasteful, the master percussionist was diagnosed with a relatively rare and advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma in september. Alphonse mouzon carbon dioxide hq audio mind transplant. During the 1970s, his first decade on record, mouzon moved effortlessly between acoustic jazz, jazzfunk and jazzrock. Posted on february 27, 2015 september 30, 2017 by sebastien poitevin. Alphonse mouzon is a jazz rockfusion progressive rock artist from united states. Alphonse mouzon, drummer for weather report, herbie.
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 played the role of miles in the film the highlife, which was exhibited at a. There were actually three guitars, with jay graydon. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv. Mind transplant is the third album by american jazz drummer alphonse mouzon recorded in 1974 and released on the blue note label. Provided to youtube by universal music group mind transplant alphonse mouzon mind transplant. Alphonse mouzon on top of the world cd out of stock. 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. Try amazon prime music 30day free trial alphonse mouzon mind transplant ratings distribution. Where cobham used bolins aggressive playing as a counterpoint to jan hammer, mouzon features the guitarist as the primary attraction. At present, mouzon performs in europe and in the u. Alphonse mouzon, 68, jazz and fusion drummer the boston globe. Alphonse mouzon november 21, 1948 december 26, 2016 was an american jazz. He played with weather report for a year, then was the drummer for larry coryells eleventh house group before doing solo albums.
Alphonse lee mouzon was an american jazz fusion drummer and the owner of tenacious records, a label that primarily released mouzon s recordings. He was also a composer, arranger, and producer, as well as an actor. 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. 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, legendary jazz drummer smooth jazz. Alphonse philippe mouzon is an american actor who starred as lucky in the awardwinning dark comedy dustslicker, directed by gina nemo. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon album listen for. Thank you, alphonse mouzon, for your inspirational life and career in music. Biographie discographie solobandleader the essence of mystery blue note, 1972funky snakefoot blue note, 1973 mind transplant blue note, 1974. His first solo album was called mind transplant, which was a fusion classic. Find alphonse mouzon discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Some of them are considered jazzfunk touchstones notably mind transplant 1975, which features a front line of dueling electric. 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. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon album listen for free. 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. Alphonse mouzon drums, synthesizer tommy bolin guitar. Mouzon also collaborated with others from time to time such as the release trilogue live. Born in charleston, south carolina, mouzon first studied music at bondswilson high school. It was just over two months ago that mouzon was informed of the severity of his illness, and was hospitalized. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon is a classic jazzfusion albums. He had little contact with his father, flagner mouzon, and was raised by his mother, the former emma washington, who worked as. Buy mind transplant import cd by alphonse mouzon cd. Drummer alphonse mouzon recorded this jazz funk masterpiece in 1976 backed by an almost encyclopaedic cast of musicians. During his career, mouzon was known as one of the worlds.
Acclaimed jazz guitarist larry coryell died suddenly in. He released his first record in the same year, with gil evans. Hes the oldest son of jazz musician and film composer alphonse mouzon. His most well known work is mind transplant, featuring guitarist tommy bolin. Mouzon, who was born in charleston, south carolina, was a charter member of the group weather report. Provided to youtube by universal music group happiness is loving you alphonse mouzon mind transplant. Mind transplant by alphonse mouzon album, jazz fusion.
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