Bluse Harmonica Lessons

Here's a quote on accompaniment playing from Steve Czarnecki, keyboard instructor at School of the Blues.

"We’re not always the center of attention in music or in life, and there are times when it pays to play the background role graciously—learning to be a member of the musical boiler room propelling the great ship of song. You can become a very popular musician by being a good accompanist."

Listen to "How Jazz Works" parts 3 and 4. Part 3 contains a great description of the roll that the bass player and drummer takes... the rhythm section. If you like this, check out the first two parts... you can hear it here http://1690wmlb.com/features/jazz-insights/ or get it via podcast at iTunes.