Bob Mover: “It Amazes Me”
The following is a record review from blogcritics.org of jazz musician Bob Mover’s album, “It Amazes Me,” produced by Erkin Bekbolotov.
It’s a nice mix of traditional and post-bop jazz with a little extra spice thrown into the mix by the addition of Mover’s vocals on six of the ten tracks. Although he’s a passable singer, I probably enjoyed those interludes less than the purely instrumental — but maybe that’s just me.
In any case, when Mover wields his sax – either alto and tenor – he’s at his best. Whether it’s his play on standards like “People Will Say We’re In Love,” and “Stairway To The Stars,” or the lush and Latin “(Tu Mi) Delerio,” he’s a delight.
The one original on the album is Mover’s composition, “Erkin,” {editor’s note: this song is named after Erkin Bekbolotov] a nice piece that’s reminiscent of the bop era and provides guest saxman Butman the chance to show his stuff. My favorite here was probably “Sometime Ago,” a nicely paced and soothing tune that not only features some of Mover’s best solo play but also spotlights guest Schwager’s sparkling guitar.
An outstanding collection — highly recommended.
