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Alphonse: I just found out that the Tommy Bolin Archives are planing to release a new CD by Tommy that may have some other Mouzon/Bolin jams on it. Jim: Your evaluation of MIND TRANSPLANT now, 20+ years later, in terms of YOUR playing and career, Tommys work, and fusion in general. Alphonse: MIND TRANSLPANT is a Alphonse Mouzon , Mind Transplant ( Blue Note , 1974 ). Return to Forever Mike Stern Born : January 10 , 1954 , in Boston Main Guitars : Fender Telecaster.

The presence of former Weather Report band mate Miroslav Vituous provides for much of the sessions excitement ('The Light' being a standout).Alphonse: I just found out that the Tommy Bolin Archives are planing to release a new CD by Tommy that may have some other Mouzon/Bolin jams on it. The Real Thing (unissued jam, Glenholly West Studio, LA) (15:00) Line-up / MusiciansThis is an obscure Alphonse Mouzon recording, which, along with Mind Transplant, accounts for Mouzons best work as a solo artist. All compositions by Alphonse Mouzon 'Mind Transplant' - 4:05 'Snow Bound' - 3:05 'Carbon Dioxide' - 4:38 'Ascorbic Acid' - 3:26 'Happiness Is Loving You' - 4:099. Mind Transplant is the third album by American jazz drummer Alphonse Mouzon recorded in 1974 and released on the Blue Note label.

Which brings us to AlphonseMouzon, a hyperactive drummer who should easily qualify to thump with the legends. There are some equally brilliant ones who are, sadly not quite as famous, such as RayfordGriffin (Ponty), Leon Chancler (Santana) and Chester Thompson (Ponty, Genesis). Only for completionists (0)- Jay Graydon / guitar, ARP 2600 programming- Jerry Peters / Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3 organ- Stanley Sheldon / bass (9) Releases informationCD RPM Records ‎- RPM 116 (1993, UK) With bonus track recorded October 6th 1974CD Blue Note ‎- 7243 8183652 1 (2003, Europe) RemasteredSo many great jazz-rock drummers out there in Progland, luminaries like Billy Cobham, Lenny White, Peter Erskine,Jack DeJohnette, Tony Williams, Vinnie Colaiuta and Michael Walden, all made quite a name for themselves in aWide variety of sessions. (24 ratings) Essential: a masterpiece of progressive rock music (30) Excellent addition to any prog rock music collection (48) Good, but non-essential (22) Collectors/fans only (0) Poor. Alphonse: MIND TRANSLPANT is a great piece of work.- Alphonse Mouzon / drums, ARP 2600 synth, Fender Rhodes (6), Farfisa organ, vocals, arranger & co-producerALPHONSE MOUZON Mind Transplant ratings distribution.

IFound myself focused on Mouzon's incredible technique throughout the set list, after all, it's his solo outing and heThe eight tracks presented here are relatively short, precise and often hyperactive slices of jazz-funk-rock thatExplodes with resounding effect. Guitarists Tommy Bolin, Jay Graydon and Lee Ritenour are into the mood,Keyboardist Jerry Peters adding his jazz vibe and bassist Henry Davis keeping things nicely fastened and bolted. He would eventually carve out quite a reputation with Larry Coryell's 11thHouse, Roberta Flack and Al Di Meola.

Both Graydon and Ritenour duel mercilessly, each a thorough 'in the zone' blast. A track that couldHave gone on for another ten minutes, at the rate they were going (cough, cough)!Drum solo intro time on 'Ascorbic Acid' and what a powerhouse this one is, the relentlessly impatient burp of theBass egging the players closer to a razor edge, dignified by a pair of tortuous guitar solos that has speed, hysteria,Sizzle and substance. Peters flourishes on organ, adding more punch to the fury. Tingling and vocoderEffects on the guitars from Bolin makes the grade while Henry Davis does great things to his bass guitar on 'SnowBound', a singular display of choppy control, organized chaos and creativity.On the aptly named 'Carbon Dioxide', the mood varies between harsher expanses and softer climes, a definiteShowcase for Tommy Bolin to rip it up, muscled by a divine bass run and Mouzon's supersonic drumming, easilyRecalling Cobham's burly delivery.

World class track, period, worth the priceOf admission. Bolin takes itOver with perhaps some of his best work, in a gritty, talkative style that emotes very obviously and hints at someHendrixian notions of sustained bluesy notes, lush with sweat and brawn. John's 'In the Right Place', this is more of a vocalDriven funk number that has a nice Southern feel with Ritenour's slinky rhythm work and slippery leads pushing theSurprisingly adept Mouzon vocals into the spotlight.Highlight track unquestionably, 'Golden Rainbows' is quite the rhythmic oasis, giving a bubbly groove that isUnshakeable and resolute, thus providing the platform for some serious soloing, a slower-paced steam roller thatForges forward bold and confident, with perfectly positioned keys, bass and that powerful drum beat. Big surprise on theChoppy funk tune of 'Some of the Things People Do'.

Not a guitar album really but it's certainly the lead instrument most of the time. Cool that he brought in Tommy Bolin as the main guitarist although it's surprising that this six piece band has three of them in total. Most feel this is Alphonse's best solo album following his being part of Larry Coryell's ELEVENTH HOUSE and WEATHER REPORT the guy can really impress on that drum kit. This album sits nicely among my many jazz-rock gems.While I wouldn't include this in the greats of Jazz/ Fusion albums I own this was really satisfying. Short, sweet and sick.Definitely a must for fans of the artists presented above, guitar god aficionados as well as drumming studentsLooking for heroes. Bolin and Mouzon are simply terrifying at surpassing the level ofNotes and beats thrashing about, seemingly effortlessly.

"Snow Bound" is my least favourite but still good, in fact I was lying in bed this morning with this melody in my head. Synths before 2 minutes and the electric piano is back after 3 minutes as the intensity continues to the end. I like the depth of sound a minute in. Reminds me of my last years in elementary school and first years in high school."Mind Transplant" is a top four track with that nice drum intro as bass and electric piano join in quickly followed by guitar which takes over for the electric piano although the latter will be back later. Released in 1975 I get a kick out of the pictures of the guys in platform shoes and bell bottoms.

"Some Of The Things People Do" is the only vocal and track and the guy can sing. A feel good, chilled number with some nice guitar over top. Some outbursts of sound that come and go that I'm not into and they will end the song too but this is a good one."Happiness Is Loving You" is one I liked from the first listen. "Ascorbic Acid" has a cool drum intro as guitar, electric piano and more kick in after 30 seconds. Check it out before 1 1/2 minutes as the guitar and drums put on a show and I like the melancholic vibe here. Great sound here and oh this is a top four track for me as well.

This one grooves pretty good and there's plenty of energy. So yeah well worth tracking down for Jazz/ Fusion fans. Check out the guitar before 1 1/2 minutes as Bolin rips it up but Mouzon is on a mission here.