Let me expand the original question, and include the use of expression pedals...and even the sustain pedal..

I think some arranger players are getting too lazy, or maybe have forgotten how to even use the expression pedal and a sustain pedal..Yeah, I am talking to some buddies too..

It is impossible to play a realistic piano part without a sustain pedal (even if you use it wrong)..

You lose so many benefits by not setting up , even your arranger keyboard..the use of an expression pedal...Have you folks never used a color sound that you bring in with an expression pedal, over top or in place of say a piano sound with organ or brass..?

I truly believe most arranger players (that have come from pre arranger backgrounds) have lost a quality that is necessary to be on top of the playing field..

Hopefully there are a couple folks here that agree with me...if not I know I enjoy the pedals....and I wouldn't even consider a piano sound that didn't have a sustain pedal attached..