Larry and Diki,
I see, and understand, both of your positions. If the manufactures of arranger keyboards are going to attract the younger players they certainly must update the styles. However, the USA is just a very small part of the arranger business and will probably have no impact on what they mfgs decide to do. When we go to other countries we see arrangers in just about all the music stores and being used in various venues. Until these people begin to ask for the more modern American music styles I don't see much hope for that to happen.

However, just like Larry said, I too would be chased out of any place I play if I did not have the styles suitable for the music the seniors really enjoy.

Deane