I have been using arrangers for the same about of time. I sometimes think, however, that since I come from an organ background,I feel an arranger has been a blessing and a curse. I still have a lazy left hand and would like to be able to play like UD, to name just one, that runs manual bass lines for example, rather than just comping as I do. I shouldn't blame the keyboard for my lack of perseverance however.
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