The Essence of Mystery is the debut album by American jazzfunk drummer Alphonse Mouzon recorded in 1972 and released in 1973 on the Blue Note label.
- 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
01. The Essence Of Mystery 4:59
02. Funky Finger 3:41
03. Crying Angels 6:22
04. Why Can't We Make It 3:37
05. Macrobian 5:14
06. Spring Water 6:23
07. Sunflower 4:22
08. Thank You Lord 4:03
09. Antonia 4:40