Black Cat's Upcoming Shows
Fri, Aug 07
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
INSTANT ALTER is a new Future Fusion group led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste (Stanley Clarke, Julius Rodriguez, Kassa Overall) and vocalist Natasha Agrama (S.Clarke, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Austin Peralta).
In a world full of one-dimensional and referential musical stylings, INSTANT ALTER cuts through the noise with a fearlessly genre-bending and extremely fresh sound that blends jazz, rock, soul, storytelling, and the celebratory spirit of the Brazilian Tropicalia movement. INSTANT ALTER blends a shapeshifting mix of styles to define one of the future sounds of jazz and beyond. Led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste and vocalist Natasha Agrama, their chordless quartet teams with rising stars Brandon Rose and Myles Martin to create an unprecedented musical adventure. With roots alongside icons from Stanley Clarke and Carlos Santana to Thundercat and Jon Batiste, INSTANT ALTER proves that progressive music can be both imaginative and healing, pushing the boundaries of artistic voices today.
Band Lineup:
Emilio Modeste - Saxophone + Electronics
Natasha Agrama - Vocals + Electronics
Brandon Rose - Bass + Electronics
Myles Martin - Drums
Fri, Aug 07
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
INSTANT ALTER is a new Future Fusion group led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste (Stanley Clarke, Julius Rodriguez, Kassa Overall) and vocalist Natasha Agrama (S.Clarke, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Austin Peralta).
In a world full of one-dimensional and referential musical stylings, INSTANT ALTER cuts through the noise with a fearlessly genre-bending and extremely fresh sound that blends jazz, rock, soul, storytelling, and the celebratory spirit of the Brazilian Tropicalia movement. INSTANT ALTER blends a shapeshifting mix of styles to define one of the future sounds of jazz and beyond. Led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste and vocalist Natasha Agrama, their chordless quartet teams with rising stars Brandon Rose and Myles Martin to create an unprecedented musical adventure. With roots alongside icons from Stanley Clarke and Carlos Santana to Thundercat and Jon Batiste, INSTANT ALTER proves that progressive music can be both imaginative and healing, pushing the boundaries of artistic voices today.
Band Lineup:
Emilio Modeste - Saxophone + Electronics
Natasha Agrama - Vocals + Electronics
Brandon Rose - Bass + Electronics
Myles Martin - Drums
Sat, Aug 08
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
INSTANT ALTER is a new Future Fusion group led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste (Stanley Clarke, Julius Rodriguez, Kassa Overall) and vocalist Natasha Agrama (S.Clarke, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Austin Peralta).
In a world full of one-dimensional and referential musical stylings, INSTANT ALTER cuts through the noise with a fearlessly genre-bending and extremely fresh sound that blends jazz, rock, soul, storytelling, and the celebratory spirit of the Brazilian Tropicalia movement. INSTANT ALTER blends a shapeshifting mix of styles to define one of the future sounds of jazz and beyond. Led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste and vocalist Natasha Agrama, their chordless quartet teams with rising stars Brandon Rose and Myles Martin to create an unprecedented musical adventure. With roots alongside icons from Stanley Clarke and Carlos Santana to Thundercat and Jon Batiste, INSTANT ALTER proves that progressive music can be both imaginative and healing, pushing the boundaries of artistic voices today.
Band Lineup:
Emilio Modeste - Saxophone + Electronics
Natasha Agrama - Vocals + Electronics
Brandon Rose - Bass + Electronics
Myles Martin - Drums
Sun, Aug 09
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
Two sets. Two distinct worlds. One cinematic night of modern jazz.
Bassist and composer Marty Isenberg returns to Black Cat with an inventive New York ensemble for a special two-set evening. The 7:00 PM set features original music from Isenberg’s forthcoming sophomore album alongside new works from the band—fresh, evolving music heard up close as it takes shape.
At 9:15 PM, the evening shifts into The Way I Feel Inside, Isenberg’s acclaimed theatrical jazz project inspired by the films of Wes Anderson. Whimsical, offbeat, and deeply human, the music moves through nostalgia, loneliness, and wonder with the flow of a cinematic soundtrack.
The album earned a 4.5-star review from DownBeat, was praised by Vintage Guitar as “a fascinating concept, executed splendidly,” and has surpassed 200,000 streams.
Band Lineup:
Marty Isenberg, bass
Sami Stevens, vocals
Alicyn Yaffee, guitar
Nitzan Gavrielli, piano
Rodrigo Recabarren, drums
Sun, Aug 09
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
Two sets. Two distinct worlds. One cinematic night of modern jazz.
Bassist and composer Marty Isenberg returns to Black Cat with an inventive New York ensemble for a special two-set evening. The 7:00 PM set features original music from Isenberg’s forthcoming sophomore album alongside new works from the band—fresh, evolving music heard up close as it takes shape.
At 9:15 PM, the evening shifts into The Way I Feel Inside, Isenberg’s acclaimed theatrical jazz project inspired by the films of Wes Anderson. Whimsical, offbeat, and deeply human, the music moves through nostalgia, loneliness, and wonder with the flow of a cinematic soundtrack.
The album earned a 4.5-star review from DownBeat, was praised by Vintage Guitar as “a fascinating concept, executed splendidly,” and has surpassed 200,000 streams.
Band Lineup:
Marty Isenberg, bass
Sami Stevens, vocals
Alicyn Yaffee, guitar
Nitzan Gavrielli, piano
Rodrigo Recabarren, drums

