LJS 50: How to Become an Expert Jazz Comper

Welcome to episode 50 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about being a jazz accompanist and how to comp like a pro. No matter what instrument you play, this is an important topic. Special guest, jazz pianist Keelan Dimick, gives us some of his best tips and advice. Listen in!
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In this episode

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Ask LJS: a listener asks a question about the importance of studying the styles of different jazz musicians, and whether he needs to start with earlier styles of jazz or not.

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What it means to be an accompanist.

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How to decide when to play sparsely or busier.

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The importance of having a chordal vocabulary.

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The importance of trusting your ears.

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Creating melodic movement with your comping.

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Comping as a rhythm section instrument and a horn player.


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