Bob Fuller (December 31, 1898 – unknown)[1] was an American blues and jazz saxophonist and clarinetist, best known for his recordings accompanying female singers of the 1920s.
[2] Born and raised in New York City, Fuller toured the United States with Mamie Smith, then settled down to extensive studio work.
[2] Fuller worked on at least 140 sessions between 1920 and 1928, accompanying singers such as Martha Copeland, Helen Gross, Rosa Henderson, Maggie Jones, Viola McCoy, and Monette Moore.
[2] Among his many 1920s recordings, his trio sides (with piano and banjo) were issued credited as by 'Three Hot Eskimos', 'The Black Diamonds', 'Three Jolly Jesters', and 'Three Monkey Chasers'.
[2][3] Fuller left the music industry permanently after he decided to work in prisons for the New York City Police Department in the 1930s.