Alphonse Mouzon
Alphonse Lee Mouzon (November 21, 1948 – December 25, 2016) was an American musician and vocalist, most prominently known as a jazz fusion drummer. He was also a composer, arranger, producer, and actor. Mouzon gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was the owner of Tenacious Records, a label that primarily released Mouzon's recordings.
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Mouzon in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alphonse Lee Mouzon |
| Born | November 21, 1948 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 2016 (aged 68) Granada Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, jazz-funk, disco |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record label owner |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, keyboards, vocals |
| Years active | 1970–2016 |
| Labels | Blue Note, Tenacious |
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