Paul Motian Quintet

Paul Motian has long been one of the most singular and distinctive percussionists in jazz; lately, his renown as a composer is starting to catch up. He's leading an exciting combo this week, with saxophonists Oscar Noriega and Bill McHenry, pianist Russ Lossing and bassist Eivind Opsvik. (Singer Concha Buika, originally scheduled to perform this week, was forced to cancel due to visa issues; for refund information see villagevanguard.com.)