Piano Rhythmic Comping
Our "Piano Rhythmic Comping" editions show the melody along with rhythmic hits, showing how the pianist comps behind the melody
- Context - Kenny Drew Swing (medium up)
Art Farmer
Art Farmer has long been admired for his lyrical playing. He started on trumpet, then switched to flugelhorn, helping to popularize the instrument. Eventually , Art played the Flumpet, a Flugelhorn-Trumpet combination that was especially designed for him. He played professionally since the 1940s, and started recording in bands at 19 years of age in 1948, when he played in the bands of Jay McShann, Benny Carter, Gerald Wilson and others.
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