Al Sergel exists in that sweet spot where jazz sophistication meets genre-fluid creativity—a drummer-composer equally at home behind the kit with jazz legends like Bob Mintzer and Jim Snidero or crafting midnight iPhone memos that eventually become full-fledged musical statements. From his role as Worship Director at MorningStar Ministries to touring with singer-songwriter Jason Upton, from recording with Grammy winners like Tim Lefebvre to leading his own IVtet with Charlotte's finest musicians, Sergel proves that musical boundaries are just suggestions waiting to be reimagined.
His "Alfred Sergel IVtet" EP captures this perfectly—what started as late-night voice memos after gigs transformed into a collection that fuses his jazz DNA with pop sensibilities, drawing inspiration from artists as diverse as Beck and Pat Metheny. Whether he's sharing stages with Rick Skaggs or crafting beats that bridge sacred and secular, Sergel's adaptability isn't just professional necessity—it's artistic philosophy, proving that the most interesting music happens when you refuse to stay in one lane.
Monday, December 08, 2025