Black Cat's Upcoming Shows

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

Black Cat presents a rare convergence of two major voices in modern jazz, each shaped by the towering legacy of John Coltrane yet speaking in distinct musical languages of their own.

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery brings a sound critics have called a "contemporary mix of Coltrane, Shorter and Henderson influences,” powerful, passionate, and unmistakably his own. A two-time Downbeat Critics Poll winner, Escoffery has spent decades at the center of the jazz world: a member of Tom Harrell's quintet for over a decade, a musical director of the Mingus Big Band, and leader of his own acclaimed quartet. His 2024 release Alone, featuring Gerald Clayton, Ron Carter, and Carl Allen, earned 5 stars in the London Times and was hailed as one of the year's finest jazz statements.

Sharing the stage is Miami-based pianist Tal Cohen, a Grammy-winning artist whose playing weaves folk melodies and classical influence into deeply personal, modern jazz harmony. Winner of the Barry Harris National Piano Competition and the Freedman Fellowship, Cohen has toured the globe alongside Terence Blanchard, Joe Lovano, and Greg Osby, earning praise for the "passion, focus and creativity" of his playing.

Together, Escoffery and Cohen trace two divergent paths from a shared source, a saxophonist whose sound channels Coltrane's fire, and a pianist whose harmonic palette reflects Coltrane's restless search for new musical languages.

Band Lineup:

Wayne Escoffery, Tenor Saxophone

Tal Cohen, Piano

Issac Coyle, Bass

Malachi Whitson, Drums

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

Black Cat presents a rare convergence of two major voices in modern jazz, each shaped by the towering legacy of John Coltrane yet speaking in distinct musical languages of their own.

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery brings a sound critics have called a "contemporary mix of Coltrane, Shorter and Henderson influences,” powerful, passionate, and unmistakably his own. A two-time Downbeat Critics Poll winner, Escoffery has spent decades at the center of the jazz world: a member of Tom Harrell's quintet for over a decade, a musical director of the Mingus Big Band, and leader of his own acclaimed quartet. His 2024 release Alone, featuring Gerald Clayton, Ron Carter, and Carl Allen, earned 5 stars in the London Times and was hailed as one of the year's finest jazz statements.

Sharing the stage is Miami-based pianist Tal Cohen, a Grammy-winning artist whose playing weaves folk melodies and classical influence into deeply personal, modern jazz harmony. Winner of the Barry Harris National Piano Competition and the Freedman Fellowship, Cohen has toured the globe alongside Terence Blanchard, Joe Lovano, and Greg Osby, earning praise for the "passion, focus and creativity" of his playing.

Together, Escoffery and Cohen trace two divergent paths from a shared source, a saxophonist whose sound channels Coltrane's fire, and a pianist whose harmonic palette reflects Coltrane's restless search for new musical languages.

Band Lineup:

Wayne Escoffery, Tenor Saxophone

Tal Cohen, Piano

Issac Coyle, Bass

Malachi Whitson, Drums

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50

(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)

7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

Deep-groove jazz fusion where soulful originals meet timeless classics from Miles to Stevie.

Celebrated bassist Victor Little brings Inner Portrait to Black Cat—an evening featuring music from his acclaimed debut album, recent original singles, and heartfelt tributes to some of his biggest inspirations, from Miles Davis to Stevie Wonder. Expect a rich blend of jazz, funk, fusion, R&B, and soul, driven by masterful musicianship and infectious groove.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Little has performed alongside Booker T. Jones, Patti Austin, Bernard Purdie, Robert Walter, Joyce Cooling, Brian Simpson, Steve Cole, and many more. His debut album Inner Portrait features Dennis Chambers, Ruslan Sirota, and Thomas Pridgen, while his recent releases continue to showcase his signature blend of tradition, innovation, and unmistakable bass-driven sound.

Band Lineup:

Victor Little — bass

Hassan Hurd — drums

John Palowitch — saxophone

Jason Butler — keyboards

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

Bold, soulful trumpet-led jazz where R&B, funk, neo-soul, hip-hop, and deep groove meet.

Trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Daniel Harris III returns to Black Cat with a sound that feels modern, alive, and rooted in serious musical fire. His performances move between hard-hitting original compositions, warm melodic storytelling, and the kind of groove that pulls the room in.

A rising artist from Stockton, California, Harris has performed with Terrace Martin, Stevie Wonder, Jahari Stampley, and Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few, with appearances on major stages including Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center. His debut album, Ubuntu, sets the tone for an artist building something bold, soulful, and deeply connected.

Expect a night of sharp trumpet, rich rhythm, and forward-moving jazz from a band built to make the room feel electric.

Band Lineup:

Daniel Harris III, Trumpet

Elder Gindroz, Piano

Ryan Jackson-Embola, Bass

Victor Cyrus Franklin III, Drums