While is the identified leader on , this is just as much a cooperative effort by the trombonist and bandmate trumpeter . What they have in common here is that they are soft served, but not verbally or musically -- both utilizing bell mutes on quite a few of these selections, the two veteran brass players swing together swiftly or lightly through this program of modern mainstream jazz and three originals. Everyone, including pianist , is in good form, as the quintet moves in and out of bop, classic standards, soul-jazz, and modal music played effortlessly. The 6/8 evergreen 's stirring midtempo the bebop icon and the bass lead on 's are played with high professionalism, easily enjoyable to all. 's bluesy with mutes in full blush, and the neo-bop clockwork of could both quickly become standards alongside the others, as they are attractive melodically and rhythmically. and have excelled as leaders in their own right, but together they are a precious tandem, like a modern-day , here on the cozy, cushy side. ~ Michael G. Nastos