The Essence of Mystery

The Essence of Mystery
Studio album by Alphonse Mouzon
Released	1973
Recorded	December 13, 14 & 15, 1972
Genre	Jazz-Funk
Length	42:15
Label	Blue Note
Alphonse Mouzon chronology
The Essence of Mystery (1973) Funky Snakefoot (1974)

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]

Reception

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
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Track listing

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

• Alphonse Mouzon - drums, timpani, tabla, percussion, electric piano, clavinet, Mellotron, vocals
• Buddy Terry - soprano saxophone
• Sonny Fortune - alto saxophone
• Larry Willis - piano, electric piano
• Buster Williams - bass
• Wilbur Bascomb Jr. - electric bass

References

1. Blue Note Records discography accessed January 12, 2011
2. 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.