R.I.P. Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon has died. He was 68. He was one of my favourite drummers. I discovered his work in that new and exciting way – 25 years ago or so – on a compilation. I’d been gifted this CD proclaiming to showcase the Best Jazz Drummers. And it pretty much did. Put me onto a few new names – Idris Muhammad and Alphonse being the ones that really sat with…