Alphonse Mouzon
Jazz drummer and album producer
Born
November 21st, 1948
76 years ago
Died
2016
9 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Alphonse Mouzon was an American jazz drummer and producer influential in the jazz fusion genre. He collaborated with various prominent musicians and was a key figure in the development of the genre during the 1970s. Mouzon played with celebrated artists such as McCoy Tyner and Miles Davis, contributing to numerous albums that shaped modern jazz. His own recordings also helped popularize jazz fusion, particularly with the album "The Essence of Mystery." Additionally, he founded his own record label and composed music that featured a blend of jazz, rock, and funk elements.
Played with Miles Davis on the album 'Agharta'
Released the album 'The Essence of Mystery'
Contributed to McCoy Tyner's 'Enlightenment'
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