JB4

Even though he’s a groove master, things can be a bit unsettled in drummer Johnathan Blake’s music — he messes with polyrhythms and turns the beat every which way while looking for fresh ground. This new band is notable for the two tenors up front, as a zig-zag session with Chris Potter and Ravi Coltrane just might be an end-of-the-year club highlight. Both are fully inventive when it comes to trading ideas.

Fri., Dec. 13, 9 & 11 p.m., 2013