garthsj Posted July 4, 2005 Report Posted July 4, 2005 Three of my favorite compers are: Horace Silver Wynton Kelly Sonny Clark Peter Friedman ← As usual Peter F. and I agree, BUT ... I am amazed that only one other poster (Mikeweil) has mentioned the incredible John Lewis ... his comping is an essential part of what makes the MJQ so interesting, but his work behind other great jazz solists (Bird, Stitt, Albert Magelsdorf, for example) is in a class by itself. Some may not like his comping because much of it is melodic, and he often creates counter melodies rather than just feeding the chords ... still, whatever Lewis plays back there always interests me. Quote
Guest Posted July 4, 2005 Report Posted July 4, 2005 Some may not like his comping because much of it is melodic, and he often creates counter melodies rather than just feeding the chords ... ← People like that would hate Herbie as well. I think comping like that is great, and it adds a lot to what's happening. It can also spur the soloist on. When comping in that manner (if you're good like Herbie or John), you are not only doing melodic counterlines, but you are feeding chords too. Almost double the job. Kudos to Herbie Hancock and John Lewis! Quote
king ubu Posted July 4, 2005 Report Posted July 4, 2005 8---and here's an unfortunate rarity --- any horn player that has even attempted much less succeeded in integrating him/herself into the rhythmic concept of comping on the horn and emersing into the so-called support role. in other words helping to cook the damn meal instead of always showing up when it's ready. possibles--------sonny rollins, anthony braxton, chris speed, john gilmore ← Check Lee Konitz on the complete 3CD release of "Motion"! .... BUT ... I am amazed that only one other poster (Mikeweil) has mentioned the incredible John Lewis ... his comping is an essential part of what makes the MJQ so interesting, but his work behind other great jazz solists (Bird, Stitt, Albert Magelsdorf, for example) is in a class by itself. Some may not like his comping because much of it is melodic, and he often creates counter melodies rather than just feeding the chords ... still, whatever Lewis plays back there always interests me. ← Big fan of Lewis here! I often shy away of mentioning names again that have been mentioned already... Quote
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