“Don’t play the piano part. I’m playing that. Don’t listen to me. I’m supposed to be...

uglymusic

...accompanying you"

Thelonious Monk creates a list of tips for playing a gig.

Docfoster

I agree with his first comment about keeping time, and the one you quote about knowing who's following who during a solo.

(When I say "agree", I mean "feel guilty because I don't always follow".)

uglymusic

Monk knew I thing or two, I think ;-)