I do this by makeing three passes through the tune. I'll use a typical 32 bar bebop form say Confirmation for example.

Head with ".." stop (A comping) bars 1-32
solo (B comping) bars 33-64
Head (A comping) bars 65 on

Set the repeating phrase to be the solo section 33-64. Set tag to come in at bar 65.

The advantage of doing this is I can have a number of different changes in the solo section, more sub chords, etc. I can also have an arranged ending if I want (think Miles' bands of the 50s, If IWere A Bell, etc).

If you need help, look up "tag" under help. I can email you a file if needed to show what I mean.

BiaB 2023

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