Here's my 2 cents. I am a pianist, and I am considered a good one. However, in the real world, if I didn't play OMB jobs, I'd make a lot less money. Playing the piano is nice and I love to do it, but to put on a show or play for dancing, an arranger can't be beat. For me it's a whole package, I sing, play a mean right hand, and use great chords and I do it in an entertaining style. Plain and simple, the arranger is still an instrument, or a tool which you use in your performance.

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Salud,

Joe

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Songman55
Joe Ayala