Alphonse Mouzon

The Profile

Alphonse Mouzon (1948–2016) was an American jazz fusion drummer, composer and bandleader. He released the 1975 album Mind Transplant featuring guitarist Tommy Bolin and is noted for work that blends jazz and funk; the review also references his membership in Larry Coryell's Eleventh House.

Born 1948, died 2016. American jazz fusion drummer and composer. Collaborated with musicians including Tommy Bolin and was associated with Larry Coryell's Eleventh House. Mind Transplant was released in 1975.

The review praises Alphonse Mouzon's 1975 album Mind Transplant as a funk-oriented fusion masterpiece and a counterpart to Billy Cobham's Spectrum. It highlights Tommy Bolin's central guitar role, strong compositions, and Mouzon's powerful drumming while noting occasional repetitive passages. Overall, the record is recommended for its energy and balance.