The Bob Mover Discography
by Noal Cohen

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Note: For conventions and abbreviations used in this discography, please see: Discography Key.

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t, v), Bob Mover (as), Harold Danko (p), Michael Moore (b), Jimmy Madison (d)

Chet Baker (v) on d.

This is a private recording of a live performance. On J For Jazz 805 (an LP with very low production values), "Dolphin Dance" is called "Chetmania" and "Donna Lee" is called "Woodspile." Bob Mover is not credited anywhere on this LP and does not appear on the other tracks which feature Phil Woods. All the Baker tracks (incomplete) appear on side B of the LP. Track B-1 begins with the Woods quartet playing All the Things You Are which merges into the Baker quintet playing Dolphin Dance followed by For Miles and Miles (which track is never mentioned anywhere on the LP).The latter overlaps into B-2 and then becomes Donna Lee. The information on this session comes from the Lerfeldt/Sjogren Chet Baker discography which incorrectly lists track b as "Resonant Emotions" (thanks to Peter Mansell).

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t, v), Bob Mover (as), Harold Danko (p), Cameron Brown (b), Artt Frank (d)

The exact date of this live performance is not known. Other titles may have been recorded. The information comes from Peter Mansell.

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t, v), Bob Mover (as), Harold Danko (p), Dave Shapiro (b), Jimmy Madison (d), Ruth Young (v)

Chet Baker (v) on d; Ruth Young (v) on b.

This recording is taken from a radio broadcast. The information comes from the Lerfeldt/Sjogren Chet Baker Discography which indicates that the vocalist on track b is Anita O'Day. Bob Mover confirms that the vocalist is Ruth Young. Track e is incomplete.

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t, v), Bob Mover (as), Warren Chiasson (vib), Harold Danko (p), Dave Shapiro (b), Jimmy Madison (d)

This recording is taken from a Voice of America radio broadcast of a program called "Salute To Jazz and the American Song." Phyllis Diller was the MC. Other performers included Jim Hall, Zoot Sims, Cy Coleman, Helen Humes, Johnny Hartman and Margaret Whiting. The information comes from the Sjogren Chet Baker Discography, Peter Mansell and the Library of Congress website.

Tracks a and c can be auditioned as mp3 files at http://www.criswellschildren.net/Load_CBMover.asp.

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t), Bob Mover (as), Larry Ridley (b), David Lee (d)

This was a live performance. Bob Mover does not appear on the other tracks of these issues.

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t, v), Jacques Pelzer (ss, as, f), Bob Mover (as), Harold Danko (p), Dave Shapiro (b), Beaver Harris (d)

Jacques Pelzer (ss) on f-g; (as) on d; (f) on e; Chet Baker (v) on c, f.

These tracks come from radio and TV broadcasts. The information on this session comes from the Lerfeldt/Sjogren Chet Baker discography and from Jeroen DeValk and Peter Mansell. Track g is incorrectly listed as "Airegin" in the Sjogren discography. Baker announces Pelzer as playing soprano sax and flute but track d has two alto saxophone solos and aural evidence suggests the one preceding Baker's solo is Pelzer and the one following it, Mover.

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t, v), Jacques Pelzer (r), Bob Mover (as), Harold Danko (p), Dave Shapiro (b), Beaver Harris (d)

Jacques Pelzer (r) on e; Chet Baker (v) on d-e, g.

The information comes from Peter Mansell.

Yoshiaki Masuo (ldr), Bob Mover (as), Yoshiaki Masuo (g), Bob Cranshaw, Yoshio Suzuki (b), David Lee, Jimmy Lovelace (d)

Bob Mover (as) on a, c, f, h; Bob Cranshaw (b) on b, d-e; Yoshio Suzuki (b) on a, f, h; David Lee (d) on b, d-e; Jimmy Lovelace (d) on a, f, h.

Track c is a guitar/alto saxophone duet. Track g is a guitar solo.

Chris Hills (ldr), Jon Faddis (t), Bob Mover (ss, as), Joe Farrell (ts, f), Billy Cadieux (g), Will Boulware (elp, clv), Chris Hills (clv, snt, d, v), Mike Mandel (snt), Rasan Mfalme (b), Ray Mantilla (per), Buddy Williams (cng)

This ensemble is called The Players Association. The actual recording date/dates is/are not known. The personnel is collective. Bob Mover solos on soprano sax on track e.

Bob Mover (ldr), Tom Harrell (t, fh), Bob Mover (ss, as), Peter Sprague (g), Mike Nock (p), George Mraz (b), Jeff Papez (d), Jay Clayton (v)

Lee Konitz (ldr), Lee Konitz, Bob Mover (ss, as), Ben Aronov (p), Michael Moore (b), Jimmy Madison (d)

Lee Konitz (ss) on d; (as) on a-c, e-h; Bob Mover (ss) on d; (as) on a-c, e-h; Ben Aronov (p) on a-e, g-h; Michael Moore (b) on a-e, g-h; Jimmy Madison (d) on a-e, g-h.

No recording date is found on the LP. The Bruyninckx and Lord discographies give the recording date as Autumn 1977. Track b is actually a line based on the chord changes of "All the Things You Are." Track f is an alto saxophone duet.

Bob Mover (ldr), Claudio Roditi (t, fh, v), Bob Mover (ss, as, v), Kenny Barron (p, v), Ron McClure (b, v), Ben Riley (d, v), Rafael Cruz (per, v)

Claudio Roditi (t) on a, d-e, g; (fh) on f; (v) on c; Bob Mover (ss) on d, g; (as) on a-c, e-f, h; (v) on c; Ron McClure (b) on a-g; (v) on c; Ben Riley (d) on a-g; (v) on c; Rafael Cruz (per) on c, f; (v) on c; Kenny Barron (v) on c.

Track c features an ensemble vocal. Track h is an alto saxophone/piano duet.

Chris Hills (ldr), Jon Faddis (t), Tom Harrell, Victor Paz, Marvin Stamm (t, fh), Ed Byrne (tb), Gary Anderson (r), Bob Mover (ss, as), David Sanborn (as), Bob Berg, Michael Brecker (ts), Chris Hills (g, key, snt, b, d, v), Steve Khan, Karl Ratzer (g), Pat Rebillot (key), Leon Pendarvis (p), Mike Mandel (snt), Wilbur Bascomb, Herb Bushler (b), David Earle Johnson (per, cng), Ray Mantilla (per, tim), M'tume (cng)

This ensemble is called The Players Association. The actual recording date/dates is/are not known. The personnel is collective.

Jim Schapperoew (ldr), Bob Mover (as), David Birkin (ts), Charles Farrell (p), Steve Swallow (eb), Jim Schapperoew (d)

Bob Mover (as) on a; David Birkin (ts) on b.

Bob Mover (ldr), Bob Mover (as), Ricky Ford (ts), Dave Stewart (p), Charlie LaChappelle (b), Bill 'Baggy' Grant (d)

This was a live performance of the Bob Mover Quartet with guest Ricky Ford. Information on this session was provided by Steve Schwartz of WGBH.

Bob Mover (as), Ralph Moore (ts), Hendrik Meurkens (vib), Erling Aksdal (p), Del Felix (b), Tony Allen (d), Ulli Bartel (v)

Bob Mover (as) on b-c.

This was a live performance of an ensemble called "The Back Bay Boppers." The exact recording date is not given. The personnel information comes from the Bruyninckx and Lord discographies. I have not auditioned this recording.

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t), Bob Mover (as), Phil Markowitz (p), Rocky Knauer (b)

This was a live performance. The information on this session comes from Jeroen De Valk.

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t, v), Jon Eardley (fh), Bob Mover (ss, as), Wolfgang Lackerschmid (vib), Rocky Knauer (b)

Chet Baker (t) on a-e, g-j; (v) on f; Jon Eardley (fh) on a-c, e-f, h-j; Bob Mover (ss) on a, f, h-i; (as) on b-c, e, j; Rocky Knauer (b) on a-c, e-f, h-j.

This is a live performance. Tracks d and g are trumpet/vibraphone duets. The information comes from Peter Mansell.

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t, v), Jon Eardley (fh), Bob Mover (ss, as), Dennis Luxion (p), Rocky Knauer (b), Burkhart Ruckert (d)

Burkhart Ruckert (d) on a-e; Chet Baker (v) on b, f.

These were live performances. The information on this session comes from the Lerfeldt/Sjogren Chet Baker discography

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t), Jon Eardley (fh), Bob Mover (ss, as), Dennis Luxion (p), Rocky Knauer (b)

These were live performances. The information on this session comes from the Lerfeldt/Sjogren Chet Baker discography.

Bob Mover (ldr), Bob Mover (as), Rufus Reid (b), Bobby Ward (d)

Alice Day (ldr), Pete Minger (fh), Bob Mover (as), Nicky Yarling (vn), Tony Castellano (p), Eldee Young (b), Gary Duchaine (d), John Yarling (cng), Alice Day (v)

f, g;   h, i performed as medleys.

The information comes from the Bruyninckx and Lord discographies. I have not auditioned this LP.

Steve Holt (ldr), Charles Ellison (t), Bob Mover (as), Steve Hall (ts), Steve Holt (p), Michel Donato (b), Camil Belisle (d)

Bob Mover (ldr), Bob Mover (ss, as), Steve Hall (ts), Albert Dailey (p), Ray Drummond (b), Bobby Ward (d)

Bob Mover (ss) on c; (as) on a-b, d-h; Steve Hall (ts) on c, h; Albert Dailey (p) on a-f, h; Ray Drummond (b) on a-e, h; Bobby Ward (d) on a-e, h.

J.R. Monterose (ldr), Bob Mover (as), J.R. Monterose (ts), Reg Schwager (g), Fred McHugh (b), Pierre Beluse (d)

This performance is from the third set of a live appearance. Bob Mover is present on three other unknown titles that were also recorded from this set. The information comes from Michael Fitzgerald's J.R. Monterose Discography.

Bob Mover (ldr), Bob Mover (ss, as), John Abercrombie (g, snt), Paul Bley (p)

Kenny Barron (ldr), Bob Mover, Bud Shank (as), Kenny Barron (p), Buster Williams (b), Ben Riley (d)

Bob Mover (as) on a-e; Bud Shank (as) on a-b, e.

Chet Baker (ldr), Chet Baker (t, p, v), Bob Mover (as), Nicola Stilo (f, acg), Michel Graillier (p), Paul Whitten (b), Leo Mitchell (d)

Bob Mover (as) on a-f, h-l; Nicola Stilo (f) on a-f, h-l; (acg) on g; Chet Baker (p) on g; (v) on d-e; Michel Graillier (p) on a-f, h-l; Leo Mitchell (d) on a-f, h-l.

These live performances were recorded on video by the Dutch Jazz Archive and on audio tape by Chet Baker historian Jeroen De Valk who provided the information on this session (thanks also to Joop van der Leij). The bassist was a last minute substitute for Rocky Knauer whose identity has not been definitively confirmed. At the beginning of the concert, Baker introduces him as "Paul Whitten" who is a bassist from the United Kingdom. But at the break, Baker identifies him as what sounds like "Paul Wither." No bassist with a name like this has been found so I am assuming that the bassist is Whitten. The track timings differ from those given in Sjogren's Chet Baker Discography. On track g, Baker plays piano (with only his right hand) and Stilo plays acoustic guitar.

Bob Mover (as), Walter Davis, Jr. (p)

These were live duo performances which can be accessed as mp3 files at Bob Mover's Website.

Walter Davis, Jr. (ldr), Bob Mover (as), Walter Davis, Jr. (p), Ron Carter (b), Kenny Washington (d)

c, d performed as medley.

Bob Mover (as) on b, g-h, k; Ron Carter (b) on a-b, e-h, j-k; Kenny Washington (d) on a-b, e-h, j-k.

Tracks c/d (medley of 4:49), i and l are piano solos.

Bob Mover (ldr), Bob Mover (as), Steve Hall (ts), Benny Green (p), Rufus Reid (b), Victor Lewis (d)

Steve Hall (ts) on f-i; Benny Green (p) on a-b, d-k; Rufus Reid (b) on a-j; Victor Lewis (d) on a-j.

Track k is a piano/alto saxophone duet.

Bob Mover (as), Yoshiaki Masuo (g), Charnett Moffett (b), Bill Stewart (d)

Vincent Herring, Jackie McLean, Frank Morgan, Bob Mover, Clarence 'C' Sharpe, Phil Woods (as), Walter Davis, Jr. (p), Percy Heath (b), Roy Haynes (d)

This live performance was part of a three day celebration of the genius of Charlie Parker. This was day two. I have not auditioned this private recording so tracks a and g, which are undoubtedly Parker compositions or songs associated with him, remain unidentified. The information comes from Peter Mansell.

Vincent Herring, Jackie McLean, Frank Morgan, Bob Mover, Clarence 'C' Sharpe, Phil Woods (as), Walter Davis, Jr. (p), Percy Heath (b), Roy Haynes (d)

c, d, e performed as medley.

This live performance was part of a three day celebration of the genius of Charlie Parker. This was day three. I have not auditioned this private recording so tracks a and f, which are undoubtedly Parker compositions or songs associated with him, remain unidentified. The information comes from Peter Mansell.

Bob Mover (as), Charnett Moffett (b), Bill Stewart (d)

Du®ko Gojkovic (t), Toots Thielemans (h), Bob Mover (as), Gianni Basso (ts), Csaba Deseo (vn), Bosko Petrovic (vib), Damir Dicic (g), Mario Lima (g, v), Branko Bulic (p), Kresimir Remeta (b), Silvije Glojnaric (d), Jasna Bilu®ic (v)

Du®ko Gojkovic (t) on a-j; Toots Thielemans (h) on a-j; Gianni Basso (ts) on a-j; Csaba Deseo (vn) on a-j; Bosko Petrovic (vib) on a-k; Mario Lima (g) on a-j; (v) on a-j; Branko Bulic (p) on a-j; Kresimir Remeta (b) on a-k; Silvije Glojnaric (d) on a-k; Jasna Bilu®ic (v) on a-j.

These are live performances of an ensemble called the "B.P. Club All Stars." The personnel is collective and it is very possible that the tracks were recorded at various different times. Apparently, track k features Bob Mover in a quintet setting and he does not participate in several other tracks on the CD. Track l is a duo performance featuring Bob Mover and Damir Dicic. Track a is listed as "Lady Bee Good." Track h is listed as "My Baby."

Bob Mover (ldr), Bob Mover (as), Larry Lofquist (p), unknown (b, d), Isabella Padovani (v)

Bob Mover remembers the bassist's first name as Peter and the Brazilian drummer's as Francisco or Fernando. This track can be accessed as an mp3 file at Bob Mover's Website.

Massimo Urbani (ldr), Bob Mover, Massimo Urbani (as), Maurizio Urbani (ts), Antonello Vannucchi (p), Giorgio Rosciglione (b), GegË Munari (d)

Bob Mover does not appear on any other tracks of this CD. The information comes from Paolo Piangiarelli. The recording date may be August 28, 1992.

Gianni Lenoci (ldr), Bob Mover (as), Gianni Lenoci (p), Pasquale Gadaleta (b), Antonio Di Lorenzo (d), Famoudou Don Moye (per)

This was a live performance.

Vito 'Forthyto' Quaranta (ldr), Bob Mover (as), Vito 'Forthyto' Quaranta (g), Vincenzo Maccuro (b), Antonio Di Lorenzo (d)

This was a live, outdoor performance taken from a set of film music themes. The video can be viewed at YouTube.

Ken Skinner (ldr), Joe Allen, Jake Wilkinson (t), Josh Benko, Bob Mover (as), Shawn Nykwist (ts), Ken Skinner (p), Duncan Hopkins (b), Phil Stewart (d), Sharron McLeod (v)

The personnel is collective. All of the composer credits are not confirmed. Some of these tracks were featured in the 1997 documentary film, "Pitch."

Bob Mover (ldr), Jake Wilkinson (t), Bob Mover (as, ts, v), John Hicks (p), Eric LagacÈ (b), Lorne Ellen (d)

Bob Mover (v) on c.

Bob Mover (ldr), Bob Mover (as, ts, v), Tony Castellano (p)

Bob Mover (as) on b; (ts) on a, c; (v) on c-d.

Tracks b-d can be accessed as mp3 files at Bob Mover's Website. Track c is incomplete. Several other titles were recorded at this session.

Art Lillard (ldr), Jim Cifelli, Erik Jekabson, Justin Mullens (t), Phil Arnold, Michael Boschen (tb), Kyle Whelan (ss), Bob Mover, David Valdez (as), David Peterson (ts), Jay Collins, Jan Leder, Jeff Schiller, Mauricio Smith (f), Mark McCarron (g), Mike Longo, Arturo O'Farrill (p), George Mitchell, Sean Smith (b), Art Lillard (d), Gilad, Todd Isler (per), Mary Foster Conklin, Cleve Douglas, Miles Griffith, Brooke Lillard (v)

Mike Longo (p) on b-d, j-k, m; Arturo O'Farrill (p) on a, e-f, h, l; George Mitchell (b) on f, h-i, l-m; Sean Smith (b) on a-e, g, j-k; Gilad (per) on a, f, h, l; Todd Isler (per) on a, f, h, l; Mary Foster Conklin (v) on c, e, g-h; Cleve Douglas (v) on l; Miles Griffith (v) on c, k; Brooke Lillard (v) on c.

This ensemble is called "Art Lillard's Heavenly Band." Bob Mover solos on tracks b, c and k.

Jane Blackstone (ldr), Sam Burtis (tb, tu), Bob Mover (ss, as, ts), Bob Albanese, Roland Hanna (p), Tino Derado (p, acc, b), Ratzo Harris (b), Danny Friedman, Steve Johns (d), Jamey Haddad (d, per), Jane Blackstone (v)

k, l performed as medley.

Sam Burtis (tb) on j; (tu) on j; Bob Mover (ss) on c; (as) on d; (ts) on j; Bob Albanese (p) on c; Tino Derado (p) on a, d-g, i-l; (acc) on f; (b) on j; Roland Hanna (p) on b, h; Danny Friedman (d) on f; Jamey Haddad (d) on i; (per) on c, h; Steve Johns (d) on a, d-e, g, j-l.

Julian Fauth (ldr), Bob Mover (as), Madagascar Slim [Randriamananjara Radofa Besata Jean Longin] (g), Julian Fauth (p, wb, v)

Jeff Healey (t), Bob Mover (as), Tomaz Jardim, Inder Marwah, Roberto Rosenman (g), Colin Bray (b)

The ensemble is called "The Grand Bouche Swingtette" and performs in the style of the Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Bob Mover does not appear on any of the other tracks of this CD although the Lord Discography lists another unissued track, Cherokee with him but not Healey. This CD was reviewed in May 2007 issue of The IAJRC Journal, pp. 54-55.

Bob Mover (ldr), Bob Mover (as, ts), Igor Butman (ts), Reg Schwager (g), Kenny Barron (p), Dennis Irwin (b), Steve Williams (d)

Igor Butman (ts) on e; Reg Schwager (g) on d, f-g, i-j.

Kevin Turcotte (t), Curtis Fuller (tb), Herb Geller (as), Bob Mover (as, v), Nicola Stilo (f), Harold Danko, Hal Galper (p), Ray Drummond (b), Ted Warren (d), Emilie Mover (v)

Kevin Turcotte (t) on d-f, m; Curtis Fuller (tb) on d, h, m; Herb Geller (as) on a-d, m; Bob Mover (as) on d, g, i-m; (v) on g, i-j; Nicola Stilo (f) on d-f, m; Harold Danko (p) on a-d; Hal Galper (p) on e-m; Ray Drummond (b) on c-m; Ted Warren (d) on c-m; Emilie Mover (v) on k-l.

This live concert was billed as "The Chet Baker International Tribute" presented by the Chet Baker Foundation. It is suspected but not known for sure that recordings of all or part of the concert exist. Not all of the performances are listed here. For example, there is another title featuring Curtis Fuller that is not identified. The information comes from The Live Music Report.

Frank Senior (ldr), Bob Mover (ss, as, ts), Efrat (Efrat Shapira) (str), Saul Rubin (g, or), Richard Clements (p), Eric Lemon, Hassan Shakur (b), Jacob Melchior (d, per), Frank Senior (v)

Bob Mover (ss) on e; (as) on c, g, k; (ts) on h-j; Efrat (Efrat Shapira) (str) on d, f, h; Saul Rubin (g) on a-c, e, k; (or) on b; Eric Lemon (b) on b-k; Hassan Shakur (b) on a; Jacob Melchior (per) on d-e.

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