Oh, the WRITTTEN word. I was taught that the written word must be exact to escape misinterpretation.

I feel sorry for Chas because, even though I think he said what he believes, I don't think he means exactly what he wrote. And i don't feel he MEANT to be condesending. I notice he hasn't replied to defend himself, so maybe I'm off the mark here. But, maybe he meant to say that 'players' want to play and not be burdened with the arranger 'thing.' Not to say arranger players can't be 'real players' too, but the music itself could (should?) stand alone if played a certain way. So as not to dig myself into a hole, I will quit here. I'm in no way a fantastic musician, but many times I prefer to just play the keyboard (piano organ?); does that make me a 'player'?