Means ‘Compliment’: How to Comp Behind a SoloistJazz Guitar Comping M
The word 'comping' comes from 'compliment,' not 'accompany.' Your job is to react to the soloist, not to wallpaper the background. Here's the on-beat / off-beat practice ladder that builds responsive comping.
Jazz Guitar Comping: How to Lock Your Quarter-Note Swing With the Bass and Drums
Good jazz guitar comping means locking your swinging quarter note to the bass and drums, not playing flashy chords. Learn the Freddie Green four-to-the-bar approach and the role of the guitar in the three classic jazz trios.