I guess this is an issue involving whether we're talking generalists or specialists. I can see that arranger players might feel limited by the capacities of a C-1, B-3...whatever. But, there are those who don't like Frank, Dean or Brenda, but think Jimmy and others are "killers". The preferences also involve, again, the difference between musicians and entertainers. Purists wouldn't want Jack McDuff playing an arranger, and would listen to him do what he does forever.

People wanting to be entertained would tire easily listening to B-3 only, no matter who played it. Add jazz elitists on one end and people who are mostly interested in the show/entertainment factor to the mix to further confuse the issue.

Different strokes, I guess.


Regards,


Russ