Scott,

After 30 years of playing in a band I felt the arranger opened up many new oppertunities for me. Our big band was stuck in the 40s. We were getting fewer and fewer jobs and I was getting bored. I decided that I should start doing solo jobs again and I also perform as a duo and trio.

I use a trumpet player when I'm a duo and add a guitar player who doubles on valve trombone when I'm a trio.

The arranger allows me to do songs that were impossible for me to do before.

Scott, did you mean "In Heaven There Is No Beer"? Don't forget the "Blue Skirt Waltze".

Al, never add a drummer when you are using an arranger. You are just looking for problems.

Tom