For me, arrangers are a great tool for entertaining. With my playing skills, I never planned on doing Carnigie Hall....just some halls with seniors in it.

I get the impression that some folks imply that if you give up arrangers in favor of 'real pianos', well then Carnigie Hall(or whatever venue of status) is the next logical step.

In reality, I sometimes think this forum would be better served if it was called a forum for keyboard/piano entertainers.