Scott, as usual you are an inspiration and a fount of wisdom.
That the different hand positions lead to freshness of voicing
is undeniable, even though it pertains more to"piano players"
per se than arranger keyboardists. But one who takes up playing an instrument professionally late in life must take the shortcuts offered by modern technology or remain at home practicing for years before emerging (and you know that never really will happen) So the freshness in my case has to come from the variety of sounds, timbres, effects, and rhythms available in the modern keyboard, which far exceed
the more subtle nuances of different fingerings.
Miami Mo