Good on you for stretching yourself. It is good for a soloist to play with others, as it does bring in a new dimension to your playing. You both learn from each other and it can get you out of the rut of just doing thing your way. Which by the way, is perfectly fine and great, but it will change your perception a little.
I know, as I am a bass player in a small band ( instead of keys) and it is awesome the groove you can get with the right people.