I understand your point of view, Russ. Alas, were DJs losing jobs to arranger players this discussion would be one of a totally different nature. Also, it doesn't take away the fact that quite a few of the "pro-arranger" players resort to Dj-ing as well. Sorry, but to me it's just another case of someone thinking he's better than the other. I can't help but remembering what many arranger players here think of piano players.

In Europe DJs that play at weddings and such have no problem keeping everyone on the dance floor. They play music that caters to all ages: waltzes, polkas, fox-trots, musette, evergreens, standards, disco, rock, etc.

Of course, my view on this doesn't matter like anything else I say on this forum.

Taike