My first jazz gig is coming up (in about 45 days) and rehearsals start tomorrow.
We are a quartet consisting of Bass, Drums, Guitar and Saxophone. I am used to playing with the rhythm section - drummer and bassist are close friends with a rock background, like me - but the alto saxophonist is really skilled and an experienced jazz musician.
I am somewhat new to jazz and we are going to play some standards in a popular jazz festival downtown.
My theory is good, but I want to be in shape for the concert. What are everyone's expectations in this context, and what can I practice to make sure both my comping and soloing skills meet them?