I think they (arrangers) are valuable for use as tools, but it's unwise to use them as crutches.
EXACTLY!
In September, for instance, I'm revising "Faux Diddley", my alter ego, complete with pork pie hat, motor scooter (gonna drive it onto the stage)
If it's that beautifully restored blue Cushman, you'd better not let anything happen to it or I'm holding you personally responsible

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Glad you got back safely.
chas