The Essence of Mystery

The Essence of Mystery is the debut album by American jazz drummer Alphonse Mouzon recorded in 1972 and released in 1973 on the Blue Note label.[1]

The Essence of Mystery
Studio album by
Released1973
RecordedDecember 13, 14 & 15, 1972
GenreJazz-Funk
Length42:15
LabelBlue Note
Alphonse Mouzon chronology
The Essence of Mystery
(1973)
Funky Snakefoot
(1974)

Reception

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The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album 3 stars stating "Some frenetic drumming and good jazz/rock arrangements".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide     [3]

Track listing

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All compositions by Alphonse Mouzon
  1. "The Essence of Mystery" - 4:55
  2. "Funky Finger" - 3:40
  3. "Crying Angels" - 5:23
  4. "Why Can't We Make It" - 3:27
  5. "Macrobian" - 5:14
  6. "Spring Water" - 6:27
  7. "Sunflower" - 4:27
  8. "Thank You Lord" - 4:02
  9. "Antonia" - 4:40
  • Recorded at A&R Studios in New York City on December 13, 14 & 15, 1972

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Blue Note Records discography accessed January 12, 2011
  2. ^ a b Wynn, R. AllMusic Review accessed January 12, 2011
  3. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 148. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.