Editing Comping (jazz) (section)

===Adapting to soloist===
A comper adapts his or her style to that of the soloist. In a jazz band with multiple soloists, this may require different styles for different soloists. For example, the saxophone player in a band may imply many extensions and altered chords in his soloing (e.g., b9, b13, etc.). For this soloist, a comper may decide to play [[altered dominant]]s and dense harmonies. The next soloist, a [[jazz guitarist]], may play sparse, delicate melody lines, with much space. For this soloist, the comper may use open voicings, omit passing chords, and try to play mainly in the space left by the soloist. If a soloist starts implying a certain style or feel in his solo, whether this is Afro-Cuban music or hard-driving swing, the entire rhythm section may shift to this style to support him.

In a tune, if a soloist starts playing in a [[jazz fusion|jazz-rock fusion]] style, the comping musicians may adapt and shift into a rock-influenced groove. A guitarist who is comping may turn on an [[distortion (music)|overdrive]] pedal to add [[rock music]]-style "growl" to his tone. A guitarist may also use other [[effects unit]]s, such as a [[chorus effect]]. A keyboardist playing [[Fender Rhodes]] [[electric piano]] or [[Hammond organ]] may turn up his [[preamplifier]] to produce a natural tube overdrive tone for his sound. A drummer may shift to a rock style of drumming.