Alphonse Mouzon - "Mind Transplant" ...(only the best album review)

Tracklist and Review:

1. Mind Transplant

2. Snow bound

3. Carbon dioxide

4. Ascorbic acid

5. Happiness is loving you

6. Some of the things people do

7. Golden rainbows

8. Nitroglycerin

Alphonse Mouzon - drums, vocals

Jerry Peters - electric piano, organ

Tommy Bolin, Lee Ritenour - guitar

Jay Graydon - guitar, programming

Henry Davis - electric bass

An album that could had marked the fusion jazz-rock history forever if not overshadowed by the release of the first album by Billy Cobham "Spectrum".

Both drummers had almost parallel paths in the 70's, contributed greatly to the jazz-rock genre, they both ​​brought new drum techniques and both were in great bands jazz-fusion bands (Cobham in the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Mouzon in Weather Report).

The parallel does not end here, however. Both released an album that became a classic, mandatory for all drummers who venture into these genres: Grammy Award Winner Billy Cobham with "Spectrum" in 1973, and Alphonse Mouzon with this "Mind Transplant" also in the year of 1973.

Curiously both drummers teamed up with the same guitarist: Tommy Bolin, also known for his works with Deep Purple.

Now... speak of "Mind Transplant" and Alphonse Mouzon:

The album is always at a fantastic rhythmically frenetic pace constantly driven by Mr Mouzon (who also sings and plays some electric piano). His well known funky like drum licks are always present through out the progression on themes (also that album cover seems like funky to me!) Alphonse Mouzon is an incredibly fast drummer, sometimes seems like there's another dude playing side by side with him. Honestly!

All musicians surrounding Mr Mouzon have a huge talent delivering notes and rhythms at amazing speeds while maintaining a breakneck groove - as a funky beat.

If looking for grooves, highlight the themes of "Snow Bound" and "Golden Rainbows". For technical mastery, "Carbon dioxide" and "Ascorbic acid".

For music lovers, jazz/fusion worshipers and aspiring drummers!