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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.

Track listing:
All compositions by Alphonse Mouzon
“The Essence of Mystery” – 4:55
“Funky Finger” – 3:40
“Crying Angels” – 5:23
“Why Can’t We Make It” – 3:27
“Macrobian” – 5:14
“Spring Water” – 6:27
“Sunflower” – 4:27
“Thank You Lord” – 4:02
“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

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Released: 1973
Recorded: December 13, 14 & 15, 1972
Length: 42:15
Label: Blue Note