Ed Fast has become a celebrated figure in town through his band’s many well-received appearances in Hartford, including its soulful, sizzling sessions at The Firebox Restaurant. As a versatile, Hartt School-trained percussionist, Fast is also right at home sitting-in on occasion with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, touring with premier Broadway road shows throughout Russia, China, Japan and South Korea, or gigging in backup bands at Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun accompanying big-name, casino favorites like Aretha Franklin and Paul Anka.

Conga Bop: Ed Fast, drum kit; Josh Bruneau, trumpet; Steve Davis, trombone; Marty Scott, trombone; Matt Dwonszyk, bass; Kris Jensen, tenor sax; Jorge Fuentes, Congas; Gianni Gardner, guitar; Anthony Carrillo, timbales/bongos; Arin Maya, vocals; Dylan Roland, keys