Among the most influential drummers in jazz, Ari Hoenig has re-defined the concept of melodic playing on the drum set. The Philadelphia native made an early statement of purpose as a member of the French pianist Jean-Michel Pilc’s take-no-prisoners trio and a host of jazz greats including Kenny Werner, Chris Potter, Shirley Scott, Wayne Krantz, Richard Bona, and Mike Stern.

Hoenig brings his new trio to Fifth Hammer on Monday including a pair of superlative young musicians, bassist Ben Tiberio and pianist Gadi Lehavi.