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The Soul Sessions
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.
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Wed, May 20 · 9:30 PM
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Black Cat
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$30-$50 |
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Foopee Club 0
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2026-04-07 01:06 |
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Joe Warner Jazz Trio
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 bringin…
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.
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, May 20 · 7:00 PM
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Foopee Club 0
Black Cat
Foopee Date 3
Foopee Date 2
Foopee Date 1
SF Live
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2026-04-20 05:44 |
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Veritus Miller and the Truth Troupe
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
Veritus Miller is an emergin…
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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
Veritus Miller is an emerging pianist, composer, and bandleader from Los Angeles, California. His music encapsulates the key elements of traditional jazz standards, fused with the fresh sounds of the West Coast contemporary jazz idiom. He’s cut from the same cloth as artists like Terrace Martin, Brandon Coleman, Ryan Porter, Thundercat, and is a frequent collaborator with his older cousin Kamasi Washington.
At just 21 years old, he's performed on NPR's Tiny Desk, graduated from the Berklee College of Music, and brought his group to jazz festivals across California. He’s a charismatic old soul who captivates audiences with ear-candy melodies and heart-forward compositions like his debut single “Days With You Are Beautiful.” It’s a piece described as “a frenetic yet tightly paced epic” (Hodges, KCRW).
Miller's music is a melting pot of black music, which is a direct result of his upbringing in a creative family. His pedagogy includes legendary choreographer Lula Washington, writer, journalist, and entrepreneur Erwin Washington, his mother Tamica Washington-Miller, another great choreographer, dancer, and actress, and his father, the great drummer, educator, and composer Marcus L. Miller. Other artists he’s worked with include Ryan Porter, Jaz Karis, Lil John Roberts, Ami Taf Ra, and he's even supported Stevie Wonder with the UCLA Herb Alpert band (2024).
Veritus Miller is considered one of the leading voices of LA’s new jazz movement; on a mission to spread truth, love, positivity, and authenticity through his music.
Band Lineup:
Veritus Miller, piano
Micah Heard, drums
Isaac Green, bass
Ronnie Heard, tenor saxophone
Chris Powe, alto saxophone
Ft. Special Guests:
Veotis Latchison, vocals
Daniel Harris III, trumpet
Chili Corder, guitar
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Thu, May 21 · 7:00 PM
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$20 , $30 , $40 , $50 |
Black Cat
Foopee Date 2
Foopee Date 1
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2026-05-08 03:55 |
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Dear, Ms. Dearie
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
Pianist, vocalist, and compos…
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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
Pianist, vocalist, and composer Dawn Clement is a joyful and formidable voice in modern jazz. Known for her distinctive sound and boundless versatility, she bridges lyricism and invention with ease. DownBeat writes, “The revelation is Dawn Clement’s piano, always ready with the lyricism or structure the moment needs.”
Clement has performed with Jane Ira Bloom, Ron Miles, René Marie, Julian Priester, and Ingrid Jensen, and appears on säje’s GRAMMY-nominated debut album. Her recent release, Delight (May 2025, *Origin records), features Buster Williams and Matt Wilson in a “legacy trio” recorded at the storied Maggie’s Farm in Pennsylvania—an intimate, soulful reflection on connection and lineage. She also has a forthcoming project paying tribute to the music of Blossom Dearie, featuring John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, and Steve Kovalcheck, to be released in April of 2026.
Clement serves as Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Jazz and American Improvised Music at Metropolitan State University of Denver, and is the Artistic Director of the Centrum Jazz Workshop. Based in Denver, she remains a vital presence in both the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest music communities.
Dear, Ms. Dearie is a project shaped by time, listening, and deep affection for the music of Blossom Dearie. Drawn to her understated brilliance—her swing, humor, and quiet authority at the piano—this recording honors the elegance of her songbook while allowing the music to breathe in the present.
The ensemble features Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, artists whose sound, feel, and generosity define what it means to play this music at the highest level, alongside guitarist Steve Kovalcheck, whose warmth and clarity bring a lyrical voice to the band. Produced by drummer Matt Wilson, the project was arranged with care and intention, shaped specifically for this group of musicians.
In contrast to more exploratory and original-driven work often associated with the leader’s output, Dear, Ms. Dearie turns toward the song itself—intimate, grounded, and quietly swinging. It is both a tribute and a conversation: with Blossom Dearie, with the tradition, and with the artists who continue to carry it forward.
Band Lineup:
Dawn Clement, piano/vocals
Steve Kovalcheck, guitar
John Clayton, bass
Jeff Hamilton, drums
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Fri, May 22 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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$20 , $40 , $50 , $60 |
Black Cat
Foopee Date 2
Foopee Date 1
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2026-05-08 03:55 |
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7
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Dear, Ms. Dearie
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
Pianist, vocalist, and compos…
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
Pianist, vocalist, and composer Dawn Clement is a joyful and formidable voice in modern jazz. Known for her distinctive sound and boundless versatility, she bridges lyricism and invention with ease. DownBeat writes, “The revelation is Dawn Clement’s piano, always ready with the lyricism or structure the moment needs.”
Clement has performed with Jane Ira Bloom, Ron Miles, René Marie, Julian Priester, and Ingrid Jensen, and appears on säje’s GRAMMY-nominated debut album. Her recent release, Delight (May 2025, *Origin records), features Buster Williams and Matt Wilson in a “legacy trio” recorded at the storied Maggie’s Farm in Pennsylvania—an intimate, soulful reflection on connection and lineage. She also has a forthcoming project paying tribute to the music of Blossom Dearie, featuring John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, and Steve Kovalcheck, to be released in April of 2026.
Clement serves as Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Jazz and American Improvised Music at Metropolitan State University of Denver, and is the Artistic Director of the Centrum Jazz Workshop. Based in Denver, she remains a vital presence in both the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest music communities.
Dear, Ms. Dearie is a project shaped by time, listening, and deep affection for the music of Blossom Dearie. Drawn to her understated brilliance—her swing, humor, and quiet authority at the piano—this recording honors the elegance of her songbook while allowing the music to breathe in the present.
The ensemble features Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, artists whose sound, feel, and generosity define what it means to play this music at the highest level, alongside guitarist Steve Kovalcheck, whose warmth and clarity bring a lyrical voice to the band. Produced by drummer Matt Wilson, the project was arranged with care and intention, shaped specifically for this group of musicians.
In contrast to more exploratory and original-driven work often associated with the leader’s output, Dear, Ms. Dearie turns toward the song itself—intimate, grounded, and quietly swinging. It is both a tribute and a conversation: with Blossom Dearie, with the tradition, and with the artists who continue to carry it forward.
Band Lineup:
Dawn Clement, piano/vocals
Steve Kovalcheck, guitar
John Clayton, bass
Jeff Hamilton, drums
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Sat, May 23 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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$20 , $40 , $50 , $60 |
Black Cat
Foopee Date 2
Foopee Date 1
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2026-05-08 03:55 |
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JL Collective Vol. II
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
In the second installment of…
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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
In the second installment of his collaborative series, Jonah Levine brings together a unique combination of artists from across musical and geographic worlds for a one-night-only performance of newly created music.
Each edition of the series invites an out-of-town artist to join Levine in the Bay Area for a short residency of writing, recording, and sonic exploration, culminating in a live debut at Black Cat. The result is a set of original music that exists only in the moment it’s performed.
This installment features Tommaso Cappellato and Michael "Tiny" Lindsey.
Cappellato, an LA-based drummer, producer, and DJ originally from Italy, is the founder of Domanda Music and a driving force behind projects such as Collettivo Immaginario and Explorare. His work blends jazz, electronic, and global influences, and has taken him to stages and festivals around the world.
Lindsey, known as “Tiny,” is a New York–born bassist who has become a pillar of the Bay Area music community. A versatile musician with deep roots in jazz, R&B, funk, and gospel, he has performed and toured internationally with artists including John Legend, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Boyz II Men, Common, and Jay-Z, and has appeared on major television programs such as The Tonight Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His playing reflects decades of experience across genres and a lifelong dedication to the craft.
Levine, a Bay Area native, spent much of his early career in Los Angeles, performing with artists such as Leon Bridges, contributing to Grammy Award–winning records, and releasing multiple albums both as a bandleader and as a member of Katalyst. Through this series, he brings together distinct musical communities, creating space for spontaneous collaboration between artists who might not otherwise share the stage.
Band Lineup:
Jonah Levine, piano, trombone
Tommaso Cappellato, drums
Michael "Tiny" Lindsey, bass
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Sun, May 24 · 7:00 PM
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$20 , $30 , $40 , $50 |
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Foopee Date 1
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2026-05-13 03:36 |
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The Soul Sessions: The Dynamic Faye Carol & Her Septet
The Dynamic Faye Carol is known in the Bay Area and beyond, highly regarded for her powerful voice, astounding versatility and stage presence.
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Wed, May 27 · 9:30 PM
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Black Cat
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$30-$50 |
Black Cat
Foopee Club 0
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2026-04-07 01:06 |
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Joe Warner Trio
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.
The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol is known as an icon in the Bay Area and beyond, highly regarded for her powerful voice, astonishing versatility, and gift of connecting with her
audience. Equally at home in jazz, blues, R&B, gospel, funk, latin, and hip-hop, she has developed her own authentic sound and unique delivery, delighting audiences young and old across the globe. After beginning her career with gospel music, Faye Carol made her name singing with Oakland blues and funk legend Johnny Talbot & De Thangs in the 1960s. She soon formed her own trio and gained fame in San Francisco's jazz, blues, and cabaret clubs of the 1970s and 80s. Over a 60-year career in music, this living legend has developed her own unique acoustic sound and style in Black Music - drawing from funk, blues, gospel, and straight ahead swingin' - and cultivated an audience that remains as diverse as her uplifting music. She has maintained a high level of musicianship in her groups, mentoring some of the Bay Area's brightest young talent including Benny Green, Marcus Shelby, and her daughter Kito Kamili. Her vocal proteges include international superstars Kehlani and Ledisi.
Miss Faye has shared the stage with Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Joe Tex, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Ray Charles, Gene Ammons, Pharaoh Sanders, Joan Baez, Billy Higgins, Albert King, Bobby Hutcherson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Buster Williams, Azar Lawrence, Steve Turre, Dennis Chambers, Bernard Purdie, Lenny White, Robert Randolph, Mistah F.A.B., Henry Butler, Gary Bartz, Cedar Walton, Ledisi, Billy Hart, Roy McCurdy, Mike Clark, Casey Benjamin, Philly Joe Jones, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, Houston Person, Vi Redd, Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts, Dayna Stephens, Dorothy Donegan, Pete Escovedo, David Murray, Chester Thompson, Charles Brown, and Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, among others.
Miss Faye is also a dedicated educator and community activist and founder of School of The Getdown. School of The Getdown has presented arts education and performance programs throughout the Bay Area for over 25 years, with the mission of celebrating Black arts and sharing these cultural traditions with diverse Bay Area communities, with particular attention towards youth and the Black community. School of The Getdown programs include an annual Youth Arts Camp, after school arts programs for youth, the annual Black Women’s Roots Festival, Black History Month programs in underserved schools, the annual Black Music Month Festival, masterclasses with visiting artists, and commissioned artistic works celebrating Black culture.
Faye Carol has been honored with the proclamation of a city-wide “Faye Carol Day” in the City of Berkeley and City of Oakland & inducted into the Oakland Walk of Fame, the Meridian
Mississippi Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburg Entertainment & Arts Hall of Fame, and has received countless awards including the Bay Area Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Hero Award, Jefferson Award for Public Service, four Cabaret Gold Awards, Top Star Awards Entertainer of the Year, the Hewlett 50 Arts Commission, and the Watler & Elise Haas Fund Creative Power Award.
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:
Faye Carol - vocals
Mike Olmos - trumpet
Charles McNeal - alto sax
Angelo Luster - tenor sax
Joel Behrman - trombone
Heshima Mark Williams - bass
Dante Roberson - drums
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Wed, May 27 · 7:00 PM
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$10 |
Foopee Club 0
Black Cat
Foopee Date 3
Foopee Date 2
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2026-04-26 04:54 |
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Maralisa & The Starlight Martinis
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
With vocals rooted in an upb…
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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
With vocals rooted in an upbringing of heavy jazz, blues and soul influences such as Taj Mahal, Billie Holiday, Bonnie Raitt and Amy Winehouse, Maralisa’s distinct sound and timbre flow seamlessly through genre, creating a world of her own with a focus on the heart and emotion of a song. Revive Music writes, "Maralisa has a confident, developed style that makes her immediately recognizable."
Bay Area raised, Maralisa studied jazz voice at The New School in New York and remained there for nearly a decade, forming her longtime band Space Captain (Tru Thoughts Records) and recording/performing as a guest vocalist in a number of NY based projects. She relocated to Los Angeles in 2020 for a few years before traveling north to San Francisco, which she now calls home.
Maralisa has performed alongside Khruangbin, BADBADNOTGOOD, Ghostface Killah, Nick Hakim, The Hot 8 Brass Band, Kendra Morris and more at notable venues including Rough Trade, Pier 17, the Bryant Park Emerging Music Festival, Teragram Ballroom, Bimbo’s 365 Club and Mr. Tipple’s. Her first solo EP Sugarbird released in 2015 plays with genre and vocal arrangement, featuring many close collaborators from New York. Releases with Space Captain have included double single Easier / Remedy, In Memory EP, All Flowers In Time LP, and double singles Secret Garden / Back of My Mind and Birthday Cards / Chester Springs.
Her jazz group, Maralisa & The Starlight Martinis, featuring seasoned Bay Area musicians Jay Sanders on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass and James Gallagher on drums, play a mix of classic standards, bossa and throwback soul inspired by vocal greats including Nina Simone and Julie London. Maralisa is currently performing throughout the Bay Area and working on Space Captain’s sophomore album as well as her first solo LP - a melding of soul, psych-pop and 70s folk exploring family history and influence and personal growth through visceral storytelling.
Band Lineup:
Jay Sanders - piano
Nico Martinez - bass
James Gallagher - drums
Jack Roben - guitar
Danny Brown - sax
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Thu, May 28 · 7:00 PM
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$20 , $30 , $40 , $50 |
Black Cat
Foopee Date 2
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2026-05-15 04:42 |
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Brandon Goldberg Residency
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
Award-winning pianist and com…
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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
Award-winning pianist and composer Brandon Goldberg has been playing piano and making music since he was three years old. Critics have praised his “unassailable technique, advanced harmonic understanding, a deep sense of swing and, most impressively, a clarity and plethora of ideas executed to near-perfection.” – Downbeat Magazine
Goldberg has performed at renowned jazz festivals worldwide, including the Newport Jazz Festival, SFJazz, PDX Jazz, Litchfield, Twin Cities, Caramoor, NCPA Mumbai Jazz Festival, Santander Jazz in Spain, and Ystad Jazz in Sweden. He has also graced the stages of prestigious jazz clubs, such as Dizzy’s Club, Smoke Jazz Club, Mezzrow, and Birdland Theater in New York, as well as The Side Door Jazz Club in Connecticut, and Marian’s Jazz Room in Switzerland, just to name a few.
Goldberg released his third album, “Brandon Goldberg Trio: Live at Dizzy’s” in 2024. The album is described as a “prodigious work, wrapped in tradition and steered with refreshing contemporaneity. A testament to shared musical vision, this album showcases Goldberg’s musicianship” - Lydia Liebman PR. The “song selection and sequencing are exquisite...Impeccable sense of time, spotless communication with the accompaniment, unhurriedness, fidelity to melody and harmonic structure.” – Dark Blue Notes. Goldberg has released two other albums which also received critical acclaim – “In Good Time” (2021) and “LET’S PLAY!” (2019) - both were recognized as top albums of the year, earning four-star reviews from Downbeat Magazine.
Goldberg often collaborates with David Foster, recently playing at the iconic Hollywood Bowl alongside Chris Botti and making memorable appearances with Katharine McPhee on Good Morning America and Live with Kelly and Mark accompanying as she performed songs from her new album with David Foster, Christmas Songs. Goldberg has also written original music for television and his compositions were featured in 1923 and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Goldberg is a 2024 YoungArts Winner with Distinction, the youngest semifinalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition and youngest recipient of the 2022 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award.
Band Lineup:
Brandon Goldberg, piano
David Wong, bass
Aaron Kimmel, drums
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Fri, May 29 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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2026-05-18 04:08 |
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Brandon Goldberg Residency
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
Award-winning pianist and com…
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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
Award-winning pianist and composer Brandon Goldberg has been playing piano and making music since he was three years old. Critics have praised his “unassailable technique, advanced harmonic understanding, a deep sense of swing and, most impressively, a clarity and plethora of ideas executed to near-perfection.” – Downbeat Magazine
Goldberg has performed at renowned jazz festivals worldwide, including the Newport Jazz Festival, SFJazz, PDX Jazz, Litchfield, Twin Cities, Caramoor, NCPA Mumbai Jazz Festival, Santander Jazz in Spain, and Ystad Jazz in Sweden. He has also graced the stages of prestigious jazz clubs, such as Dizzy’s Club, Smoke Jazz Club, Mezzrow, and Birdland Theater in New York, as well as The Side Door Jazz Club in Connecticut, and Marian’s Jazz Room in Switzerland, just to name a few.
Goldberg released his third album, “Brandon Goldberg Trio: Live at Dizzy’s” in 2024. The album is described as a “prodigious work, wrapped in tradition and steered with refreshing contemporaneity. A testament to shared musical vision, this album showcases Goldberg’s musicianship” - Lydia Liebman PR. The “song selection and sequencing are exquisite...Impeccable sense of time, spotless communication with the accompaniment, unhurriedness, fidelity to melody and harmonic structure.” – Dark Blue Notes. Goldberg has released two other albums which also received critical acclaim – “In Good Time” (2021) and “LET’S PLAY!” (2019) - both were recognized as top albums of the year, earning four-star reviews from Downbeat Magazine.
Goldberg often collaborates with David Foster, recently playing at the iconic Hollywood Bowl alongside Chris Botti and making memorable appearances with Katharine McPhee on Good Morning America and Live with Kelly and Mark accompanying as she performed songs from her new album with David Foster, Christmas Songs. Goldberg has also written original music for television and his compositions were featured in 1923 and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Goldberg is a 2024 YoungArts Winner with Distinction, the youngest semifinalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition and youngest recipient of the 2022 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award.
Band Lineup:
Brandon Goldberg, piano
David Wong, bass
Aaron Kimmel, drums
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Sat, May 30 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Black Cat
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2026-05-18 04:08 |
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7
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Brandon Goldberg Residency
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
Award-winning pianist and co…
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
Award-winning pianist and composer Brandon Goldberg has been playing piano and making music since he was three years old. Critics have praised his “unassailable technique, advanced harmonic understanding, a deep sense of swing and, most impressively, a clarity and plethora of ideas executed to near-perfection.” – Downbeat Magazine
Goldberg has performed at renowned jazz festivals worldwide, including the Newport Jazz Festival, SFJazz, PDX Jazz, Litchfield, Twin Cities, Caramoor, NCPA Mumbai Jazz Festival, Santander Jazz in Spain, and Ystad Jazz in Sweden. He has also graced the stages of prestigious jazz clubs, such as Dizzy’s Club, Smoke Jazz Club, Mezzrow, and Birdland Theater in New York, as well as The Side Door Jazz Club in Connecticut, and Marian’s Jazz Room in Switzerland, just to name a few.
Goldberg released his third album, “Brandon Goldberg Trio: Live at Dizzy’s” in 2024. The album is described as a “prodigious work, wrapped in tradition and steered with refreshing contemporaneity. A testament to shared musical vision, this album showcases Goldberg’s musicianship” - Lydia Liebman PR. The “song selection and sequencing are exquisite...Impeccable sense of time, spotless communication with the accompaniment, unhurriedness, fidelity to melody and harmonic structure.” – Dark Blue Notes. Goldberg has released two other albums which also received critical acclaim – “In Good Time” (2021) and “LET’S PLAY!” (2019) - both were recognized as top albums of the year, earning four-star reviews from Downbeat Magazine.
Goldberg often collaborates with David Foster, recently playing at the iconic Hollywood Bowl alongside Chris Botti and making memorable appearances with Katharine McPhee on Good Morning America and Live with Kelly and Mark accompanying as she performed songs from her new album with David Foster, Christmas Songs. Goldberg has also written original music for television and his compositions were featured in 1923 and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Goldberg is a 2024 YoungArts Winner with Distinction, the youngest semifinalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition and youngest recipient of the 2022 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award.
Band Lineup:
Brandon Goldberg, piano
David Wong, bass
Aaron Kimmel, drums
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Sun, May 31 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Fog and Concrete: Alan Jones
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Hailing from Colorado, Alan Jones is a formidable bassist and co…
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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Hailing from Colorado, Alan Jones is a formidable bassist and composer living in San Francisco. Regularly performing with a wide ranging array of the Bay’s finest, he strives to bring a sensitive and uplifting personal touch to every musical environment he inhabits. He has performed at venues and festivals such as SFJAZZ, the Monterey Future is Now Festival, the Atheneum, the Black Cat, and many more alongside leading artists such as Anthony Wilson, Lorin Benedict, Patrick Wolff, Nicole McCabe, and Veotis Latchison, as well as with his own groups.
Band Lineup:
Alan Jones, bass
Lucas Davis, trumpet
Michael Potter, piano
Miles Turk, drums
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Wed, Jun 3 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Miles and Coltrane Centennial
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Frank will celebrate the ann…
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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett and a few surprises.
A constant presence on stages across the USA, Europe, and Asia, Frank frequently performs at New York's iconic Birdland Jazz Club. He has collaborated with artists like The Smashing Pumpkins, Beyoncé, and John Legend. His documentary, Sugar Jazz, directed by Colin Donner, will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival.
Frank's recent works, including “Tokyo #9” with Jimmy Chamberlin, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts, while Love Supreme Collective topped the iTunes Jazz Charts. He’s also known for his collaborations with prominent artists and countless media features, including The New York Times and NPR.
Frank has won numerous accolades, including an IMA award and induction into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. Despite overcoming significant adversity after a serious accident, he remains one of the most in-demand musicians today, committed to giving back through various charitable efforts.
Band Lineup:
TBD
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Thu, Jun 4 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Miles and Coltrane Centennial
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
Frank will celebrate the anni…
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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
Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett and a few surprises.
A constant presence on stages across the USA, Europe, and Asia, Frank frequently performs at New York's iconic Birdland Jazz Club. He has collaborated with artists like The Smashing Pumpkins, Beyoncé, and John Legend. His documentary, Sugar Jazz, directed by Colin Donner, will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival.
Frank's recent works, including “Tokyo #9” with Jimmy Chamberlin, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts, while Love Supreme Collective topped the iTunes Jazz Charts. He’s also known for his collaborations with prominent artists and countless media features, including The New York Times and NPR.
Frank has won numerous accolades, including an IMA award and induction into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. Despite overcoming significant adversity after a serious accident, he remains one of the most in-demand musicians today, committed to giving back through various charitable efforts.
Band Lineup:
TBD
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Fri, Jun 5 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Black Cat
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2026-05-18 04:08 |
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Miles and Coltrane Centennial
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
Frank will celebrate the anni…
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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
Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett and a few surprises.
A constant presence on stages across the USA, Europe, and Asia, Frank frequently performs at New York's iconic Birdland Jazz Club. He has collaborated with artists like The Smashing Pumpkins, Beyoncé, and John Legend. His documentary, Sugar Jazz, directed by Colin Donner, will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival.
Frank's recent works, including “Tokyo #9” with Jimmy Chamberlin, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts, while Love Supreme Collective topped the iTunes Jazz Charts. He’s also known for his collaborations with prominent artists and countless media features, including The New York Times and NPR.
Frank has won numerous accolades, including an IMA award and induction into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. Despite overcoming significant adversity after a serious accident, he remains one of the most in-demand musicians today, committed to giving back through various charitable efforts.
Band Lineup:
TBD
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Sat, Jun 6 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Black Cat
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2026-05-18 04:08 |
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Miles and Coltrane Centennial
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
Frank will celebrate the ann…
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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
Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett and a few surprises.
A constant presence on stages across the USA, Europe, and Asia, Frank frequently performs at New York's iconic Birdland Jazz Club. He has collaborated with artists like The Smashing Pumpkins, Beyoncé, and John Legend. His documentary, Sugar Jazz, directed by Colin Donner, will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival.
Frank's recent works, including “Tokyo #9” with Jimmy Chamberlin, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts, while Love Supreme Collective topped the iTunes Jazz Charts. He’s also known for his collaborations with prominent artists and countless media features, including The New York Times and NPR.
Frank has won numerous accolades, including an IMA award and induction into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. Despite overcoming significant adversity after a serious accident, he remains one of the most in-demand musicians today, committed to giving back through various charitable efforts.
Band Lineup:
TBD
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Sun, Jun 7 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Kazemde George
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Brooklyn-based saxophonist Kazemde George, a rising star in modern…
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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Brooklyn-based saxophonist Kazemde George, a rising star in modern improvised music, creates unique musical landscapes by blending different traditions from within the African diaspora, from Bebop to Rumba, Bossa Nova, Hip Hop, and more. With his Harvard neurobiology background and New England Conservatory jazz mastery, George’s innovative compositions and profound musicianship have established him as one of today’s most exciting and intellectually compelling artists. He is joined by Giulio Xavier and Miles Turk to explore the chord-less tenor trio sound with songs from his recent release 'Ocean Passage'.
Band Lineup:
Kazemde George, Saxophone
Giulio Xavier Cetto, Bass
Miles Turk, Drums
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Wed, Jun 10 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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2026-05-18 04:08 |
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Veotis Latchison
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
Veotis Latchison is an innov…
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Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30
Veotis Latchison is an innovative songwriter, producer, and vocalist from Oakland, California. His artistic expression is deeply influenced by a mix of hip hop, R&B, soul, and jazz, drawing inspiration from artists like James Brown, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Big yuki, Robert Glasper etc. widely known as a strong spirited Vocalist Veotis plays extensively throughout the bay and beyond. His original music is best described as “Epic story tellings of a young man trying for better”. Incorporating colorful and expansive melodies with poetry comparable to Nat king Cole, Cy Colman and Biggie Smalls.
Band Lineup:
Veotis Latchison, vocals
Michael Potter, piano
JC Grady, drums
Nico Colucci, sax
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Thu, Jun 11 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Black Cat
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2026-05-18 04:08 |
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Greg Abate Quartet
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
Greg Abate is an American jaz…
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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
Greg Abate is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, and composer known for his fiery bebop and hard-bop style. A Berklee-trained musician, he performed early in his career with Ray Charles and later with the Artie Shaw Orchestra under Dick Johnson. Over decades of international touring and recording, Abate has built a reputation as one of the leading modern interpreters of the bebop tradition.
Legendary saxophonist Phil Woods praised him, saying: “Greg Abate is one of the most exciting saxophonists around today... a hard-driving player who swings like mad.”
His accolades include induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame (2016), multiple appearances on the JazzWeek Chart, and longstanding recognition as a respected performer, recording artist, and educator.
Greg is in the top 5 Alto Saxophonists in the Downbeat Readers Poll. Greg has an impressive discography in clouding playing on his records such as Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Claudio Roditi, Billy Hart, Kenny Washington, George Mraz, Rufus Reid, Hilton Ruiz, James Williams, Richie Cole, Ray Drummond, Ben Riley and many others!
Joined by Ben Stolorow on piano, Okon Essiet on bass, and Sylvia Cuenca on drums, get ready for an incredible weekend of jazz!
Band Lineup:
Greg Abate, saxophone
Ben Stolorow, piano
Okon Essiet, bass
Sylvia Cuenca, drums
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Fri, Jun 12 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Black Cat
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2026-05-18 04:08 |
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Greg Abate Quartet
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
Greg Abate is an American jaz…
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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
Greg Abate is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, and composer known for his fiery bebop and hard-bop style. A Berklee-trained musician, he performed early in his career with Ray Charles and later with the Artie Shaw Orchestra under Dick Johnson. Over decades of international touring and recording, Abate has built a reputation as one of the leading modern interpreters of the bebop tradition.
Legendary saxophonist Phil Woods praised him, saying: “Greg Abate is one of the most exciting saxophonists around today... a hard-driving player who swings like mad.”
His accolades include induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame (2016), multiple appearances on the JazzWeek Chart, and longstanding recognition as a respected performer, recording artist, and educator.
Greg is in the top 5 Alto Saxophonists in the Downbeat Readers Poll. Greg has an impressive discography in clouding playing on his records such as Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Claudio Roditi, Billy Hart, Kenny Washington, George Mraz, Rufus Reid, Hilton Ruiz, James Williams, Richie Cole, Ray Drummond, Ben Riley and many others!
Joined by Ben Stolorow on piano, Okon Essiet on bass, and Sylvia Cuenca on drums, get ready for an incredible weekend of jazz!
Band Lineup:
Greg Abate, saxophone
Ben Stolorow, piano
Okon Essiet, bass
Sylvia Cuenca, drums
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Sat, Jun 13 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Black Cat
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2026-05-18 04:08 |
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Greg Abate Quartet
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
Greg Abate is an American ja…
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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
Greg Abate is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, and composer known for his fiery bebop and hard-bop style. A Berklee-trained musician, he performed early in his career with Ray Charles and later with the Artie Shaw Orchestra under Dick Johnson. Over decades of international touring and recording, Abate has built a reputation as one of the leading modern interpreters of the bebop tradition.
Legendary saxophonist Phil Woods praised him, saying: “Greg Abate is one of the most exciting saxophonists around today... a hard-driving player who swings like mad.”
His accolades include induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame (2016), multiple appearances on the JazzWeek Chart, and longstanding recognition as a respected performer, recording artist, and educator.
Greg is in the top 5 Alto Saxophonists in the Downbeat Readers Poll. Greg has an impressive discography in clouding playing on his records such as Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Claudio Roditi, Billy Hart, Kenny Washington, George Mraz, Rufus Reid, Hilton Ruiz, James Williams, Richie Cole, Ray Drummond, Ben Riley and many others!
Joined by Ben Stolorow on piano, Okon Essiet on bass, and Sylvia Cuenca on drums, get ready for an incredible weekend of jazz!
Band Lineup:
Greg Abate, saxophone
Ben Stolorow, piano
Okon Essiet, bass
Sylvia Cuenca, drums
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Sun, Jun 14 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Black Cat
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2026-05-18 04:08 |
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Richard Benitez III
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50
(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)
7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Growing up around the music in the streets of San Francisco and …
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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00
Growing up around the music in the streets of San Francisco and Oakland, Richard III grew a deep appreciation for the art of improvised music. Starting on trumpet from the age of 7, Richard now performs with Bay Area legends and groups such as Souls of Mischief, Goapele, P-Lo, Ruby Ibarra, Steve Turre, Faye Carol, Marcus Shelby and many others from all over the world including Jill Scott, Jazzmeia Horn and Jason Moran. Taking the knowledge acquired from the many peers and mentors in his life, Richard now strives to give back to those before him by intertwining the roots of the music he was taught.
Band Lineup:
Richard III, trumpet
Isaac Coyle, bass
Kevin Person Jr, piano/keys
Jaycie Grady, drums
Joshua Carter, vocals
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Wed, Jun 17 · 7:00 PM
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Black Cat
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Black Cat
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2026-05-18 04:08 |