When he heard her, he stepped aside allowing her the spotlight, and became her accompanist on the bass guitar.
en.wikipedia.org They usually worked with a piano accompanist and presented a program of vocal works, piano solos, and comic monologues.
en.wikipedia.org He is active as a soloist, member of various chamber ensembles, and accompanist to singers and instrumentalists.
en.wikipedia.org He did not give solo recitals but participated as an accompanist or participant in chamber music, occasionally programming his own works.
en.wikipedia.org He had a varied musical career as a solo pianist, keyboard performer (piano and harpsichord), accompanist, conductor, coach, composer, and critic.
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