Alfred Sergel IVtet Presents: The Music of Paul Motian

Drummer/composer Alfred Sergel IV builds on beguiling primal song forms that seem to precede jazz. While his jazz IVtet can certainly tackle the standards, their tunes often tangle the DNA of pop, rock and jazz in startling ways. Here the band pays tribute to drummer Motian, who played with Thelonious Monk, Coleman Hawkins and pianist Bill Evans’ famous early-’60s trio before leaving to play with Carla Bley.