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.

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

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