Fast Friends - Scott Whitfield and Wayne Coniglio, Summit Records

Wayne Coniglio: trombone, bass trombone; Scott Whitfield: trombone; Ken Kehner: piano; Eric Warren: bass; Kevin Gianino: drums. Includes:*Les Demoiselles de Rocheforte*When I Look in Your Eyes*Ray’s Collard Greens*I’m Confessin’*Fried Pickles*Beatrice*Bernie’s Tune*¾ of the Time*Flan (for Bob Flanigan)*I Ain’t Gonna Ask No More*2nd Avenue Stroll. "Clever title, this. Trombonists Wayne Coniglio and Scott Whitfield. Friends? For almost two decades. Fast? Listen to a few bars of "Les Demoiselles de Rocheforte," "Fried Pickles" or "Bernie's Tune" and decide for yourself. The opinion here is what they do on trombone (tenor and bass) is fast indeed. Having said that, however, it should be pressed home that there is so much more than speed to appreciate on this superb new album; for example, an abundance of warmth, tastefulness and perception, traits that are too often in short supply these days. Yes, a two-trombone front line can be a bit much (apologies to Kai and J.J.). To offset that, C