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Eric Wyatt Quartet: Celebration of Coltrane 100!
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Celebrating Coltrane 100! Join us f…
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Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Celebrating Coltrane 100! Join us for an unforgettable residency with Eric Wyatt, the renowned Brooklyn-born saxophonist whose electrifying performances have captivated audiences worldwide. Leading bands across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Eric brings a lifetime of rich musical heritage and soulful expression to every note.
With albums like Borough of Kings, The Golden Rule 4 Sonny, and Look to the Sky, Eric’s sound blends the essence of jazz’s golden age with modern innovation. Don’t miss your chance to witness a true torchbearer of the saxophone, live on stage, as he channels the spirit of his mentors and collaborators, including Kenny Garrett, Branford Marsalis, and Roy Hargrove.
This is jazz at its finest—passionate, timeless, and alive.
Band Lineup:
Eric Wyatt, sax
Javier Santiago, piano
Essiet Okon Essiet, bass
Thomas Pridgen, drums
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Sat, Mar 21 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
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Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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Eric Wyatt Quartet: Celebration of Coltrane 100!
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Celebrating Coltrane 100! Join us f…
more
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Celebrating Coltrane 100! Join us for an unforgettable residency with Eric Wyatt, the renowned Brooklyn-born saxophonist whose electrifying performances have captivated audiences worldwide. Leading bands across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Eric brings a lifetime of rich musical heritage and soulful expression to every note.
With albums like Borough of Kings, The Golden Rule 4 Sonny, and Look to the Sky, Eric’s sound blends the essence of jazz’s golden age with modern innovation. Don’t miss your chance to witness a true torchbearer of the saxophone, live on stage, as he channels the spirit of his mentors and collaborators, including Kenny Garrett, Branford Marsalis, and Roy Hargrove.
This is jazz at its finest—passionate, timeless, and alive.
Band Lineup:
Eric Wyatt, sax
Javier Santiago, piano
Essiet Okon Essiet, bass
Thomas Pridgen, drums
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Sun, Mar 22 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
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Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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7
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The Soul Sessions: Joe Warner, Dante 'Taz' Roberson, Michael 'Tiny' Lindsey & Clark Sims
Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Midweek just got a whole lot deeper.
JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing …
more
Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Midweek just got a whole lot deeper.
JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing the Bay Area’s finest to the stage at Black Cat every Wednesday night, March through May. Experience world-class musicianship up close in an intimate setting where jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B collide.
Seats are limited. The vibe is undeniable. Make your reservations now while supplies last. The $10 cash tickets are available at the door based on availability.
Meet this Quartet:
Joe Warner is setting the Bay Area jazz scene on fire. A rising star with a captivating touch and electrifying stage presence, Warner serves as pianist and musical director for the legendary Miss Faye Carol while leading his own acclaimed Joe Warner Trio.
He’s shared stages and studios with jazz icons including Houston Person, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Buster Williams, and Gary Bartz, and has crossed genre lines alongside cultural heavyweights like Mistah F.A.B., The California Honeydrops, and Robert Randolph.
With deep groove, fearless versatility, and a modern sensibility rooted in tradition, Warner delivers fresh takes on jazz standards, blues, ballads, and adventurous swingin’ — proving he truly has the keys to the future.
Distinguished drummer and founder of the Da Groove Collective Jazz Quartet, Dante “Taz” Roberson brings over two decades of live performance and touring experience to every stage he touches.
Known for his powerful grooves and creative command of rhythm, Taz has performed with Eric Benet, Cameo, Joe, Kem, Alicia Keys, Najee, Tank, Tony! Toni! Toné!, and Howard Wiley. His dynamic style has captivated audiences at iconic venues like London’s Jazz Café and major festivals including San Jose and the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festivals.
Rooted in the rich musical culture of the Bay Area, his sound blends funk, jazz, and classic R&B into a collective vibe that feels both nostalgic and strikingly contemporary.
A world-class bassist and background vocalist, Michael “Tiny” Lindsey has performed with some of the biggest names in music: John Legend, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Boyz II Men, Common, Jay-Z, and more. His television appearances include The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Rosie O’Donnell, Martha Stewart, and Last Call with Carson Daly.
Born into a musical family, Lindsey was performing professionally in New York by age fifteen. His versatility across pop, R&B, rock, jazz, blues, funk, and gospel has taken him on global tours throughout the U.S., Europe, Japan, South America, and Africa.
Beyond touring, he’s a respected writer, arranger, and producer, contributing to albums by Sunshine Anderson, Ryan Shaw, and Shawn Raiford. When Tiny locks in, the groove becomes undeniable.
The Soul Sessions at Black Cat
Where groove meets spirit.
Where legends and rising stars share one stage.
Where Wednesday nights feel like church for music lovers.
Supported by a Culture Forward grant from The Svane Family Foundation
Band Lineup:
Joe Warner, piano
Dante 'Taz' Roberson, drums
Michael 'Tiny' Lindsey, bass
Clark Sims, guitar
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Wed, Mar 25 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
rnb_soul_funk
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$15.50 - $25.50 |
Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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VUP
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
VUP is returning to Black Cat and b…
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Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
VUP is returning to Black Cat and bringing a whole party! Known as an energetic and uplifting group of musicians, VUP's performances celebrate the joy of creating music and art together. VUP performs the timeless music of Stevie Wonder, Prince, Chaka Khan, D’Angelo, and more legendary artists, and the band hopes to make people dance, feel, and connect.
The 7-piece band is based in New York City and has been bringing the funk to audiences around the country since 2022. If you're wondering, "What's VUP?" ... then come find out! They probably won't tell you, but they'll make sure you leave wanting more.
Band Lineup:
Ariana Kertsman, vocals
Stephen Oduro, drums
Jack Nissen, bass
Rowan Tucker-Meyer, keys
Adam Solomon, trumpet
Darren Lee, saxophone
Chili Corder, guitar
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Thu, Mar 26 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
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Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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Irwin Hall: The Global Sounds of John Coltrane
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Irwin Hall is a powerhouse jazz sax…
more
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Irwin Hall is a powerhouse jazz saxophonist, flutist, and bandleader delivering high impact performances that command the stage and draw audiences deeply into the music. A New Jersey native based in New York City, he has toured internationally with artists including Melody Gardot and Dee Dee Bridgewater, and appeared on major stages alongside Ms. Lauryn Hill, El DeBarge, and others. His current project, The World Within: The Global Sounds of John Coltrane, honors Coltrane’s centennial by exploring the international musical influences that shaped his work. Drawing from African, Brazilian, Indian, and flamenco traditions, the project traces how global sounds found their way into Coltrane’s music and reimagines them through a contemporary lens. The World Within is designed as a live, high energy performance that brings Coltrane’s music into the room in a way that feels immediate and alive. It is music meant to be heard up close, felt in the body, and shared in the moment, whether you know the music well or are hearing it for the first time.
Band Lineup:
Irwin Hall, sax, flute
David Hawkins, drums
Bar Filipowicz, bass
Piano,
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Fri, Mar 27 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
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Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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Irwin Hall: The Global Sounds of John Coltrane
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Irwin Hall is a powerhouse jazz sax…
more
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Irwin Hall is a powerhouse jazz saxophonist, flutist, and bandleader delivering high impact performances that command the stage and draw audiences deeply into the music. A New Jersey native based in New York City, he has toured internationally with artists including Melody Gardot and Dee Dee Bridgewater, and appeared on major stages alongside Ms. Lauryn Hill, El DeBarge, and others. His current project, The World Within: The Global Sounds of John Coltrane, honors Coltrane’s centennial by exploring the international musical influences that shaped his work. Drawing from African, Brazilian, Indian, and flamenco traditions, the project traces how global sounds found their way into Coltrane’s music and reimagines them through a contemporary lens. The World Within is designed as a live, high energy performance that brings Coltrane’s music into the room in a way that feels immediate and alive. It is music meant to be heard up close, felt in the body, and shared in the moment, whether you know the music well or are hearing it for the first time.
Band Lineup:
Irwin Hall, sax, flute
David Hawkins, drums
Bar Filipowicz, bass
Piano,
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Sat, Mar 28 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
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Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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Irwin Hall: The Global Sounds of John Coltrane
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Irwin Hall is a powerhouse jazz sax…
more
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Irwin Hall is a powerhouse jazz saxophonist, flutist, and bandleader delivering high impact performances that command the stage and draw audiences deeply into the music. A New Jersey native based in New York City, he has toured internationally with artists including Melody Gardot and Dee Dee Bridgewater, and appeared on major stages alongside Ms. Lauryn Hill, El DeBarge, and others. His current project, The World Within: The Global Sounds of John Coltrane, honors Coltrane’s centennial by exploring the international musical influences that shaped his work. Drawing from African, Brazilian, Indian, and flamenco traditions, the project traces how global sounds found their way into Coltrane’s music and reimagines them through a contemporary lens. The World Within is designed as a live, high energy performance that brings Coltrane’s music into the room in a way that feels immediate and alive. It is music meant to be heard up close, felt in the body, and shared in the moment, whether you know the music well or are hearing it for the first time.
Band Lineup:
Irwin Hall, sax, flute
David Hawkins, drums
Bar Filipowicz, bass
Piano,
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Sun, Mar 29 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
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Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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The Soul Sessions: ft. Charles McNeal & Eddie M. w/Joe Warner, Dante 'Taz' Roberson, Michael 'Tiny' Lindsey
Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Midweek just got a whole lot deeper.
JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing t…
more
Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Midweek just got a whole lot deeper.
JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing the Bay Area’s finest to the stage at Black Cat every Wednesday night, March through May. Experience world-class musicianship up close in an intimate setting where jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B collide.
Seats are limited. The vibe is undeniable. Make your reservations now while supplies last. The $10 cash tickets are available at the door based on availability.
Charles McNeal is one of the most sought-after saxophonists in the Bay Area and beyond. He has been a featured performer at many national and international festivals including Monterey Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival, Umbria Jazz Festival, and Porretta Soul Festival. He has performed, recorded and/or toured with Lyle Lovett Large Band, The Headhunters w/Mike Clark and Bill Summers, Jimmy Scott, Charlie Mussellwhite, Keb Mo, John Faddis, Wynton Marsalis, James Carter, Steve Turre, Leslie Drayton, McCoy Tyner, Ray Obiedo, Dave Garabaldi, RAD, Steve Turre, James Carter, Brenda Boykin, Clairdee, Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Barbara Morrison, Jackie Ryan, Take 6, Kirk Whalum, Faye Carol, Nneenna Freelon, Barbara Dennerlein, Junior Mance, Bruce Forman, Mark Elf, Roberta Flack, The Temptations, Ollie Woodson, Norman Conners, Jean Carne, and Boz Scaggs. In addition to being a world class saxophonist, his website “charlesmcneal.com” is the #1 source for jazz saxophone transcriptions and related educational resources on the web.
Eddie M. is one of the top saxophonists to emerge from the Bay Area, known for his authentic funk roots, dynamic stage presence, and soulful delivery. He has recorded and performed with Prince & The Revolution, Sheila E., Jill Jones, Beyonce, Faye Carol, Paula Abdul, and Stevie Nicks, Yolanda Adams, Wayman Tisdale, and Acoustic Alchemy. He was a member of the house band on The Magic Hour. Eddie’s solo releases include Hold Me (1997), Ward Street (1998), and Eddie M. (2001), which features Eric Benet and Karyn White.
The Soul Sessions at Black Cat
Where groove meets spirit.
Where legends and rising stars share one stage.
Where Wednesday nights feel like church for music lovers.
Supported by a Culture Forward grant from The Svane Family Foundation
Band Lineup:
Charles McNeal, saxophone
Eddie M., saxophone
Joe Warner, piano
Dante 'Taz' Roberson, drums
Michael 'Tiny' Lindsey, bass
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Wed, Apr 1 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
rnb_soul_funk
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$15.50 - $25.50 |
Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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Caelan Cardello Trio
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Caelan Cardello has played on stage…
more
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Caelan Cardello has played on stages from Dizzy’s Club to the Newport Jazz Festival and performed with Christian McBride, Joe Farnsworth, Jimmy Cobb and Cecile McLorin Salvant. One of five finalists in the 2023 American Pianists Association Jazz competition, Caelan graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s in jazz performance just graduated with his master’s from the Juilliard School. He regularly plays in NYC, leading his own bands or as a sideman, and tours around the country.
Band Lineup:
Caelan Cardello, piano
Joey Ranieri, bass
Willie Bowman, drums
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Fri, Apr 3 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
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Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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Caelan Cardello Trio
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Caelan Cardello has played on stage…
more
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Caelan Cardello has played on stages from Dizzy’s Club to the Newport Jazz Festival and performed with Christian McBride, Joe Farnsworth, Jimmy Cobb and Cecile McLorin Salvant. One of five finalists in the 2023 American Pianists Association Jazz competition, Caelan graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s in jazz performance just graduated with his master’s from the Juilliard School. He regularly plays in NYC, leading his own bands or as a sideman, and tours around the country.
Band Lineup:
Caelan Cardello, piano
Joey Ranieri, bass
Willie Bowman, drums
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Sat, Apr 4 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
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— |
Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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Caelan Cardello Trio
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Caelan Cardello has played on stage…
more
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Caelan Cardello has played on stages from Dizzy’s Club to the Newport Jazz Festival and performed with Christian McBride, Joe Farnsworth, Jimmy Cobb and Cecile McLorin Salvant. One of five finalists in the 2023 American Pianists Association Jazz competition, Caelan graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s in jazz performance just graduated with his master’s from the Juilliard School. He regularly plays in NYC, leading his own bands or as a sideman, and tours around the country.
Band Lineup:
Caelan Cardello, piano
Joey Ranieri, bass
Willie Bowman, drums
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Sun, Apr 5 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
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Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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The Soul Sessions w/Joe Warner, Dante 'Taz' Roberson, Michael 'Tiny' Lindsey, & Angelo Luster
Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Midweek just got a whole lot deeper.
JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing t…
more
Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Midweek just got a whole lot deeper.
JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing the Bay Area’s finest to the stage at Black Cat every Wednesday night, March through May. Experience world-class musicianship up close in an intimate setting where jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B collide.
Seats are limited. The vibe is undeniable. Make your reservations now while supplies last. The $10 cash tickets are available at the door based on availability.
The Soul Sessions at Black Cat
Where groove meets spirit.
Where legends and rising stars share one stage.
Where Wednesday nights feel like church for music lovers.
Supported by a Culture Forward grant from The Svane Family Foundation
Band Lineup:
Joe Warner, piano
Dante 'Taz' Roberson, drums
Michael 'Tiny' Lindsey
Angelo Luster, saxophone
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Wed, Apr 8 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
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$15.50 - $25.50 |
Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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Isaac Coyle with The Flame
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Isaac Coyle is a bassist, composer,…
more
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Isaac Coyle is a bassist, composer, and educator born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. After beginning his journey studying with local greats such as Howard Wiley and Jeff Chambers, Isaac graduated from the Berklee College of music in 2023 and upon returning has become one of the top call bassists in the Bay Area jazz scene. In addition he has performed throughout the country as a part of Terri Lyne Carrington’s Grammy winning New Standards band.
The Flame is a dynamic collective of some of the finest young musicians in the country. Based in New York City and led by alto saxophonist Morgan Faw, the band was mentored by the late great Ralph Peterson and strives to keep firm roots in the tradition of the music while reaching forward with original compositions and fiery passionate improvisation. The Flame has performed throughout the country - most recently selling out Dizzy’s Club in NYC two nights in a row - as well as the Century Room in Tucson and the Blue Room in Kansas City as headliners of the city’s annual Charlie Parker Festival.
Band Lineup:
Isaac Coyle, Bass
Morgan Faw, Alto sax
Anthony Hervey, Trumpet
Miles Lennox, Piano
Christian Napoleon, Drums
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Thu, Apr 9 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
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Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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Dida Pelled ft Asaf Yuria
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Dida Pelled seems like she could st…
more
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Dida Pelled seems like she could steal your girlfriend in a New York minute. A Brooklyn-based jazz guitarist, singer and songwriter with a storyteller’s instinct and a mischievous sense of genre, Pelled has every audience in the palm of her hand. Whether delivering a jazz standard, a scorched blues, or an original that swerves somewhere unexpected, her gift is unmistakable. In 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, in full leather chaps, Dida rolls out her blues-drenched album I Wish You Would. With this project, she sharpens the qualities that have always made her distinctive—expansive musicality, narrative bite, and a refusal to sand down the edges. This long-awaited album is Dida’s grand coming-out with her first love–the blues.
Band Lineup:
Dida Pelled, guitar and vocals
Asaf Yuria, saxophone
Will Gorman, organ
Willie Bowman, drums
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Fri, Apr 10 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
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Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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Dida Pelled ft Asaf Yuria
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Dida Pelled seems like she could st…
more
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
Dida Pelled seems like she could steal your girlfriend in a New York minute. A Brooklyn-based jazz guitarist, singer and songwriter with a storyteller’s instinct and a mischievous sense of genre, Pelled has every audience in the palm of her hand. Whether delivering a jazz standard, a scorched blues, or an original that swerves somewhere unexpected, her gift is unmistakable. In 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, in full leather chaps, Dida rolls out her blues-drenched album I Wish You Would. With this project, she sharpens the qualities that have always made her distinctive—expansive musicality, narrative bite, and a refusal to sand down the edges. This long-awaited album is Dida’s grand coming-out with her first love–the blues.
Band Lineup:
Dida Pelled, guitar and vocals
Asaf Yuria, saxophone
Will Gorman, organ
Willie Bowman, drums
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Sat, Apr 11 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
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— |
Black Cat
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2026-03-20 13:11 |
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☆
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7
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Dida Pelled ft Asaf Yuria
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Dida Pelled seems like she could st…
more
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Dida Pelled seems like she could steal your girlfriend in a New York minute. A Brooklyn-based jazz guitarist, singer and songwriter with a storyteller’s instinct and a mischievous sense of genre, Pelled has every audience in the palm of her hand. Whether delivering a jazz standard, a scorched blues, or an original that swerves somewhere unexpected, her gift is unmistakable. In 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, in full leather chaps, Dida rolls out her blues-drenched album I Wish You Would. With this project, she sharpens the qualities that have always made her distinctive—expansive musicality, narrative bite, and a refusal to sand down the edges. This long-awaited album is Dida’s grand coming-out with her first love–the blues.
Band Lineup:
Dida Pelled, guitar and vocals
Asaf Yuria, saxophone
Will Gorman, organ
Willie Bowman, drums
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Sun, Apr 12 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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live_music
jazz
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— |
Black Cat
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The Soul Sessions: Joe Warner, Dante 'Taz' Roberson, Michael 'Tiny' Lindsey & Angelo Luster
Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Midweek just got a whole lot deeper.
JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing …
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Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Midweek just got a whole lot deeper.
JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing the Bay Area’s finest to the stage at Black Cat every Wednesday night, March through May. Experience world-class musicianship up close in an intimate setting where jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B collide.
Seats are limited. The vibe is undeniable. Make your reservations now while supplies last. The $10 cash tickets are available at the door based on availability.
Meet this Quartet:
Joe Warner is setting the Bay Area jazz scene on fire. A rising star with a captivating touch and electrifying stage presence, Warner serves as pianist and musical director for the legendary Miss Faye Carol while leading his own acclaimed Joe Warner Trio.
He’s shared stages and studios with jazz icons including Houston Person, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Buster Williams, and Gary Bartz, and has crossed genre lines alongside cultural heavyweights like Mistah F.A.B., The California Honeydrops, and Robert Randolph.
With deep groove, fearless versatility, and a modern sensibility rooted in tradition, Warner delivers fresh takes on jazz standards, blues, ballads, and adventurous swingin’ — proving he truly has the keys to the future.
Distinguished drummer and founder of the Da Groove Collective Jazz Quartet, Dante “Taz” Roberson brings over two decades of live performance and touring experience to every stage he touches.
Known for his powerful grooves and creative command of rhythm, Taz has performed with Eric Benet, Cameo, Joe, Kem, Alicia Keys, Najee, Tank, Tony! Toni! Toné!, and Howard Wiley. His dynamic style has captivated audiences at iconic venues like London’s Jazz Café and major festivals including San Jose and the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festivals.
Rooted in the rich musical culture of the Bay Area, his sound blends funk, jazz, and classic R&B into a collective vibe that feels both nostalgic and strikingly contemporary.
A world-class bassist and background vocalist, Michael “Tiny” Lindsey has performed with some of the biggest names in music: John Legend, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Boyz II Men, Common, Jay-Z, and more. His television appearances include The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Rosie O’Donnell, Martha Stewart, and Last Call with Carson Daly.
Born into a musical family, Lindsey was performing professionally in New York by age fifteen. His versatility across pop, R&B, rock, jazz, blues, funk, and gospel has taken him on global tours throughout the U.S., Europe, Japan, South America, and Africa.
Beyond touring, he’s a respected writer, arranger, and producer, contributing to albums by Sunshine Anderson, Ryan Shaw, and Shawn Raiford. When Tiny locks in, the groove becomes undeniable.
Described as “a rose sprung from a rock,” Oakland native Angelo Luster is a saxophonist whose rich, soulful tone carries listeners on a spiritual journey. His sound is born from the union of contemporary gospel and West Coast jazz — powerful, prayerful, and deeply expressive.
A scholarship student of UC Berkeley’s Young Musicians Program at age twelve, Luster trained extensively in jazz and classical music before going on to perform at festivals throughout the U.S. and Europe. He has shared stages with Boyz II Men, Rosemary Clooney, Mercer Ellington, Maynard Ferguson, Diane Schurr, Billy Taylor, Joe Williams, and more.
An award-winning artist and Best Male Jazz Artist recipient, Luster’s recordings — including Face 2 Face and his latest EP Sunday Mornin’ — reflect his mission to inspire through music that feeds both soul and spirit.
The Soul Sessions at Black Cat
Where groove meets spirit.
Where legends and rising stars share one stage.
Where Wednesday nights feel like church for music lovers.
Supported by a Culture Forward grant from The Svane Family Foundation
Band Lineup:
Joe Warner, piano
Dante 'Taz' Roberson, drums
Michael 'Tiny' Lindsey, bass
Angelo Luster, saxophone
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Wed, Apr 15 · 7:00 PM
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Tenderloin
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rnb_soul_funk
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$15.50 - $25.50 |
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Soul Songs! w/ Sundra Manning
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Sundra Manning Pianist, Keyboardist…
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Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Sundra Manning Pianist, Keyboardist, Hammond B3 Organ player, Composer and Producer. Respected for her wide-range musical versatility, She brings a funky, fresh and gritty approach to her
playing that is unique and special. Sundra has recorded, written, and performed around the world with artist such as Larry Graham featuring Prince, Lalah Hathaway, Raphael Saadiq, Peter Tork of the
Monkeys, Bobby Womack, Ledisi, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Pete Escovedo, MC Hammer, Peabo Bryson, EnVogue, Avery Sunshine, Miko Marks, Black Women Rock among others.
Sundra has produced and/or written songs for HBO films, Sony Pictures, Bose Corp., Warner Brothers Films, Potter Barn, Kohl’s. She is an active educator working with Living Jazz, JazzCamp West, Jam
Camp West, 510akland, Jazz & Democracy, SFJazz and most recently a Blues Piano Instructor the Ryan Coogler / Warner Brothers 2025 Oscar nominated film Sinners. She performs concerts with her Hammond B3 Organ Jazz Quartet, produces, records music and is available for solo performances, Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ Theatre Shows, Master Classes, accompaniment, private and corporate events, touring, songwriting collaborations, film scoring, studio recording and music production.
Band Lineup:
TBA
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Thu, Apr 16 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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rnb_soul_funk
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Alex Weitz Group ft. Tal Cohen, Ben Tiberio, and Michael PIolet
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
The NYC-based “Alex Weitz Group” ar…
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Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
The NYC-based “Alex Weitz Group” are known for their strong group dynamic, exciting interpretations of standards, and captivating memorable original compositions blending straight ahead jazz with modern, classical, and contemporary influences. Across the span of over a decade they have recorded five albums, including their recent release “Rule of Thirds” on Outside in Music as well as “Live at the Black Cat”.
For this residency they will be focusing on new music from their upcoming album due in late 2026.
Bandleader Alex Weitz won second place in the Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition, has won two ASCAP Herb Alpert Composer Awards, and was a recent finalist in the DCJazzPrix.
Alex has performed at esteemed venues and jazz festivals around the world including Dizzy's Club, Tucson Jazz Festival, Red Sea Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club, Birdland Jazz Club, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Jazz Standard, South Beach Jazz Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival, and the Jazz Showcase.
“It is impossible not to be knocked out by the sheer creative firepower of Alex Weitz.” - The Jazz Word
Band Lineup:
Alex Weitz - tenor saxophone
Tal Cohen - piano
Ben Tiberio - bass
Michael Piolet - drums
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Fri, Apr 17 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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Alex Weitz Group ft. Tal Cohen, Ben Tiberio, and Michael PIolet
Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
The NYC-based “Alex Weitz Group” ar…
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Tickets: $20 , $40 , $50 , $60
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45
The NYC-based “Alex Weitz Group” are known for their strong group dynamic, exciting interpretations of standards, and captivating memorable original compositions blending straight ahead jazz with modern, classical, and contemporary influences. Across the span of over a decade they have recorded five albums, including their recent release “Rule of Thirds” on Outside in Music as well as “Live at the Black Cat”.
For this residency they will be focusing on new music from their upcoming album due in late 2026.
Bandleader Alex Weitz won second place in the Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition, has won two ASCAP Herb Alpert Composer Awards, and was a recent finalist in the DCJazzPrix.
Alex has performed at esteemed venues and jazz festivals around the world including Dizzy's Club, Tucson Jazz Festival, Red Sea Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club, Birdland Jazz Club, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Jazz Standard, South Beach Jazz Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival, and the Jazz Showcase.
“It is impossible not to be knocked out by the sheer creative firepower of Alex Weitz.” - The Jazz Word
Band Lineup:
Alex Weitz - tenor saxophone
Tal Cohen - piano
Ben Tiberio - bass
Michael Piolet - drums
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Sat, Apr 18 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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jazz
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Alex Weitz Group ft. Tal Cohen, Ben Tiberio, and Michael PIolet
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
The NYC-based “Alex Weitz Group” ar…
more
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
The NYC-based “Alex Weitz Group” are known for their strong group dynamic, exciting interpretations of standards, and captivating memorable original compositions blending straight ahead jazz with modern, classical, and contemporary influences. Across the span of over a decade they have recorded five albums, including their recent release “Rule of Thirds” on Outside in Music as well as “Live at the Black Cat”.
For this residency they will be focusing on new music from their upcoming album due in late 2026.
Bandleader Alex Weitz won second place in the Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition, has won two ASCAP Herb Alpert Composer Awards, and was a recent finalist in the DCJazzPrix.
Alex has performed at esteemed venues and jazz festivals around the world including Dizzy's Club, Tucson Jazz Festival, Red Sea Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club, Birdland Jazz Club, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Jazz Standard, South Beach Jazz Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival, and the Jazz Showcase.
“It is impossible not to be knocked out by the sheer creative firepower of Alex Weitz.” - The Jazz Word
Band Lineup:
Alex Weitz - tenor saxophone
Tal Cohen - piano
Ben Tiberio - bass
Michael Piolet - drums
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Sun, Apr 19 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Tenderloin
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