I think different people have different ideas of what is "incredible" but may be reluctant to say so in light of your overwhelming enthusiasm (no bubble-bursting allowed). I think Abacus is correct in that performances like that are "nothing unusual" in Europe and probably Asia, South America, or America, either. For instance, in your 'blues lovers' thread, I don't think too many true blues connoisseurs would consider those performances 'blues' or this guy a 'bluesman'. But then people tend to include a lot of simplified, three-chord styles in that category. To me, when you say blues, I think of people like Lucky Peterson and BB King. I'm not sure a great blues performance could be accomplished by ANYBODY on an Arranger keyboard. All the intangibles that make blues 'blues' would be compromised by the very nature of pre-programmed accompaniment.

What's acceptable in a performance depends largely on the sophistication of the audience. For the overwhelming masses (especially in America), if they can hum to it or it's even vaguely familiar, it's acceptable. Whether it's GOOD or not requires a more knowledgeable and discerning audience. For me, with this guy, the word 'journeyman' comes to mind. I've heard a ton of guys equal to or better, playing the same kind of gigs, just not with an arranger keyboard. I think Mirza is right, he's a 'true working musician' who obviously knows his craft (and his audience) but I would certainly stop short of calling him 'incredible' or 'amazing'. But that's just MY opinion, YMMV.

chas

PS: Hey, you asked for comments.