First, I don't equate the use of backing tracks (as used by 'Superstars' in smaller venue productions) the same as an arranger performace.
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What!!? Isn't it essentially the same thing?
If you advocate it's okay to use backing tracks, well then, aren't arranger tracks exactly the same?? pre-arranged and recorded backing tracks?
There are an awful lot of arranger players who also play a FULL keyboard along with whatever they have set as the backing. Even if only bass and drums.
Seems to me you may be contradicting yourself here.
Dennis