Black Cat's Upcoming Shows

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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30

Drummer and composer, Anthony Fung returns to Black Cat SF with his electrifying LA quartet for a 4-night residency (July 23-26) of fearless and dynamic modern jazz. A rising voice on the international scene, Fung has performed alongside legends like Terrace Martin, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Chris Potter, and has collaborated with artists such as Danilo Pérez, Grace Kelly and Cyrille Aimée. Fung brings music from his latest release Common Language - a bold, rhythm-driven statement of identity and sound. Featuring Grammy-winning saxophonist Alex Hahn, pianist Michael Ragonese, and bassist Luca Alemanno.

Band Lineup:

Anthony Fung, Drums

Alex Hahn, Alto Sax

Michael Ragonese, Piano

Luca Alemanno, Bass

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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

“Arnie has got the touch. He plays the piano with sensitivity and swing. What more can you ask?” – Michael Wolff, renowned pianist

“Sainz provides a searching, intellectual piano performance that anchors the music in the vanguard of modern jazz…” – James Broscheid, The Big Takeover

Arnie Sainz is a pianist, composer, and educator based in New York City. Drawing inspiration from his firm roots in the San Francisco Bay Area, Arnie’s voice spans ensembles and genres, finding his footing in both large-scale new music compositions and intimate improvised music settings. He stays active as a leader and a sideman all around NYC, performing at notable venues including Dizzy's Club, Bar Bayeux, Jazz Club at the Aman, Arthur's Tavern, and many more. His debut trio album Darts was released by Adhyâropa Records in June 2023, featuring Marshal Herridge, Tony Moreno, and a fresh lineup of energetic original compositions.

His playing can be heard on numerous recordings alongside acclaimed artists including Michael Rodriguez, Ron McClure, Alan Ferber, and Drew Gress. As a composer/arranger, Arnie has written for a wide array of musical acts and award-winning films. Most notably, his arrangement of Matthew Fullen’s composition “Elegant” was nominated for Best Instrumental Composition for the 2024 Taiwan Golden Melody Awards. Recently, his film score for the award-winning documentary Even In Darkness was featured at the 2025 Brooklyn Film Festival.

Arnie’s upcoming septet album Driftwood Children is set to release on Pinch Records, featuring saxophonist Billy Drewes and trombonist Alan Ferber. Also set to debut live in 2025 is the Arnie Sainz-Michael Dudley Jazz Orchestra, awardee of the 2024 New Music USA Creator Fund. Arnie is an adjunct faculty member at New York University’s Steinhardt School, and is a member of the BMI Jazz Composer’s Workshop.

Band Lineup:

Arnie Sainz, Piano

Alistair Johnston, Tenor Saxophone

Robert Papacica, Guitar

Jared Beckstead, Bass

Malachi Whitson, Drums

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50

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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30

In her debut, one-night performance at Black Cat, Bay Area vocalist Natanya Montgomery presents a tribute to Roberta Flack, one of the most influential voices in American soul, jazz, and R&B. Flack came up at a time when soul singing meant power and big vocal display. She went a different, more tender way, resulting in a legendary six decade career that produced countless hits, including "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," and shaped generations of artists after her.

Natanya is a new voice in the Bay Area scene, with a dynamic range that spans genre and a deep, deep love of the ballad. As a singer-songwriter, her interpretation and style is rooted in gospel tradition, honed by years of classical and opera training and deep study of the jazz greats who came before her. This project was born of a love for the b side, amazing songs that never charted and don't usually make it into a tribute set. It marks the start of a broader return to performance, with original music and future shows ahead.

The evening moves through Flack's best known songs as well as the lesser heard ones, and celebrates the artists she sang with and inspired, including Donny Hathaway, Luther Vandross, Peabo Bryson, and Stevie Wonder. Natanya will be joined by a four piece band featuring Bay Area star saxophonist Howard Wiley.

Whether Flack's music has been with you for years or you're hearing it for the first time, we'd love to have you there.

Band Lineup:

TBA

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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45

A Bay area legend, Sly has been a huge influence on both Daniel and Pher. They are excited to reimagine and reconstruct some classics from Family Stone songbook into a modern setting. The band will also be performing music from Daniel’s recently released album “Denim Dream” as well as original music written by Pher.

Daniel Winshall, born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts is both an upright and electric bass player. From a young age he showed interest in music and began playing electric bass at age 7. Once he picked up the upright bass in middle school, he fell in love with jazz and soul music. After graduating Boston Arts Academy Daniel moved to New York City where he graduated from the New School for Contemporary Jazz. Daniel started his professional career at the age of 14 at Wally’s Cafe in Boston and since then he has had the opportunity to perform and record with many artists including Keyon Harrold, Wynton Marsalis, DRAM, Jose James, Lenny White, Baby Rose, Brasstracks, Joey Alexander and many more. After a brief stint living in London in 2023 and 2024, Daniel moved back to New York City and released his debut album Denim Dream on May 8th, 2026.

Band Lineup:

Daniel Winshall, Bass

Pher, Vocals (7/31-8/1)

Javier Santiago, Keys (7/31-8/1)

Matt Sewell, Guitar

Thomas Pridgen, Drums