Album · 1973

The Essence of Mystery

Released
March 1973
Label
Blue Note
Catalogue no.
BN-LA059-F
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
44:35
Country
US

“The Essence of Mystery” is an album by Alphonse Mouzon, released in 1973 on Blue Note. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 44:35. The line-up features Alphonse Mouzon (clavinet, electric piano), Buddy Terry (soprano saxophone), Buster Williams (electric bass guitar), Larry Willis (electric piano, piano) and Wilbur “Bad” Bascomb (electric bass guitar).

Who played on The Essence of Mystery

  • Alphonse Mouzon clavinet, electric piano, mellotron, membranophone, percussion, tabla all tracks
  • Buddy Terry soprano saxophone
  • Buster Williams electric bass guitar
  • Larry Willis electric piano, piano
  • Wilbur “Bad” Bascomb electric bass guitar

Tracklist

  1. A1 The Essence of Mystery 5:00
  2. A2 Funky Finger 3:41
  3. A3 Crying Angels 6:23
  4. A4 Why Can't We Make It 3:38
  5. A5 Macrobian 5:18
  6. B1 Spring Water 6:25
  7. B2 Sunflower 4:23
  8. B3 Thank You Lord 5:06
  9. B4 Antonia 4:40

Production

  • Don Hahn engineer, mix
  • George Butler producer

More albums by Alphonse Mouzon

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Essence of Mystery?

The line-up of The Essence of Mystery includes Alphonse Mouzon (clavinet, electric piano), Buddy Terry (soprano saxophone), Buster Williams (electric bass guitar), Larry Willis (electric piano, piano) and Wilbur “Bad” Bascomb (electric bass guitar).

Which label released The Essence of Mystery?

The Essence of Mystery was released in 1973 on Blue Note (BN-LA059-F).

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