I play solo but prefer to play with other musicians when possible. I can sing alright, but I wouldn't want anyone to have to hear sing for four hours:) Same thing with leads and improvised solos, I like having some variety that another player can bring. I love the flexibility of an arranger KB in that I don't have to play the song the same way every time. If I'm lucky enough to hire a couple of players, we can really stretch the tune by open sections for solos.

Here's some recent gigs I've done with some other players. Totally unrehearsed. Recorded by patrons on their cell phones...

In the first video we are playing at roof top bar in downtown Dallas. The song is called called "Ya Te Olvidaré" which we normally play as a ballad but some dancers requested a salsa. My wife is singing, Manuel Castañeda who has played with some big Tejano acts like Little Joe and La Familia is on sax, my good friend from college Efren Guzman, is on percussion. He plays with several symphonies and jazz groups here in Texas, and has toured and recorded with some major Mexican acts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIfARkPgDiU



Here's we are playing at street party in Plano, Texas. We're doing a Selena song with a reggae feel. My wife is singing, another old college buddy from University of North Texas is playing percussion, same sax player, and my 12 year old daughter is on violin. Sorry about the feedback, it's kind of hard being the sound man and playing keyboards and singing all at the same time, right?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0SqQq_Dvyc&t=41s

If anyone has some examples or thoughts on playing arranger keyboard with other musicians, please share. Thanks!