Alphonse Mouzon

The Profile

Alphonse Mouzon (1948–2016) was an American jazz‑fusion drummer, composer, and bandleader. A founding member of Weather Report and a key player in Larry Coryell’s The Eleventh House, he released influential solo albums including Mind Transplant (1975).

American jazz‑fusion drummer and composer; founding member of Weather Report; member of Larry Coryell’s The Eleventh House; collaborated with Tommy Bolin on the 1975 album Mind Transplant; notable albums include The Essence of Mystery, The Man Incognito, and By All Means.

A single, enthusiastic review celebrates Alphonse Mouzon’s 1975 album Mind Transplant as a funk-leaning fusion landmark featuring Tommy Bolin. It highlights Mouzon’s powerful yet nuanced drumming, band chemistry, and standout tracks spanning explosive to ethereal moods. The review situates Mouzon alongside fusion greats and notes his roles in Weather Report and The Eleventh House.