Russ I know he can play but just not at the top of my list thats all...as you say we all have our opinions...I'll agree with you that Emerson arrangements can be daunting but all in all the late night band pulled it off....In fact a good friend of mine son is in the Max Weinberg 7 (late night w/Conan O'Brien band) these guys have to be good to back up all the different entertainment that appears on the show nightly for sure.

Russ may I wish you & yours a very Happy Holiday also!