Multiple takes of songs can also address my own issue of how to handle how many solos we want on a song.
With jazz and a variable line-up, that question can change right at the last moment. Of course if a backing track has already started, it's just too late.

I have to add, though, that we rarely use backing tracks at all, unless we're just two or three handed.

Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
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