10. Bob Mover (1952 - )
A sax and flute player that I saw live when I was in New York City for three days in May 2001 prior to joining the Charlie Parker Tribute Party on the QE2.
I'd noticed a small piece of paper attached to the window of a disused restaurant that said "Jazz In the Basement tonight - Bob Mover". As it was on Lexington Avenue and just round the corner from where the Hotel I was staying, I thought I’d check it out. I’m glad I did, as it turned out to be a fantastic night of bop and standards by Bob Mover’s quartet plus a very good singer - Jean Blackstone. During the interval I asked Bob who he had played with and he told me Chet Baker and Charlie Mingus. He also mentioned playing in the UK at the Bass Clef which was run by Peter Ind.
As far as I know, Mover is still in the land of the living and has made a few records but so far I have not yet managed to track any down. Mike Farmer.
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