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99.154Apply conceptually to “Mack the Knife”
Singer's repeated choruses create excellent interaction opportunities.
First:
simple two-beat.
Later:
walking.
If singer adds extra tag:
vamp.
If they delay phrase:
walking bass can continue while RH waits.
If singer builds dynamically:
save block/shout responses for gaps.
Do not cover text with your big-band simulation.