Scott and Tony,
I think I can appreciate where you're coming from. Notice I didn't comment on his musical compositions, but did comment on the talent of the musicians in his orchestra, most of whom were featured in one or more numbers. Believe me when I say the drum solo alone was almost worth the price of admission. But that was only a small portion of the total picture.

The improvisation by the musicians on the various standard as well as exotic instruments was truly amazing and inspiring. And yes, I'll be the first to admit that Yanni is a showman. In fact before I ever saw his concert I referred to him as the David Copperfield of music. Copperfield is another performer that uses a lot of fluff and glizt in his magic shows to entertain his audiences. But when that "glitz" is combined with real talent and top notch performances, I personally don't mind. (Just to let you know, I'm not a new-ager, but still thoroughly enjoyed the show.)

And, yes, Scott, I think you should check him out, especially since he's going to be in a neighborhood near you soon. If you're not impressed by the musical talent you hear and see, I'd be very surprised.
Paul C.