DNJ you are apsolutely right.That is why I will only use one or maximum 2 voices for harmony.
And Don you are spot on.
I know probably most of you will not agree with me on this, but all these arrangers that we use, from Tyros to Aydia and everything else in between. It' s basically all a big BS when it comes to playing live with real people , with real energy , real instruments on the stage. .I know sometimes we have no choice.