When you play with someone new for the first time .. like this clip of you and Taj Mahal .. how do you approach it?

Thanks Mike...this wasn't the first time that I had played with Taj, but to answer your question, I always try to listen to where they are coming from.  If they are a strong player and know where they want to go, then I do my best to back them up by accompanying them with a good beat and a simple bassline.  Sometimes it takes a few tries to come up with something that works.  You also have to identify what you will be playing together and make sure that it is in a key and style that you both are comfortable with.

C H

Hi Corey .. that makes a lot of sense.  It's like having a good conversation or any other mutual endeavor ... you have to understand the person you're working with and what you want to try and create together.

I think: What could I do to make the other person sound better than they already do?

And also I think about space - leaving space for the other cat playing

Or at least I try to :-)