Celebrate with our JAZZfest Summer Saver lower prices! Tickets: $15.00 & $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 critically acclaimed “Alex Weitz Group” will make their anticipated return to Black Cat SF from August 28-31st. They are known for their strong group dynamic, exciting interpretations of standards, and captivating original compositions. Across the span of a decade they have recorded four albums, including their recent release “Rule of Thirds” on Outside in Music as well as “Live at the Black Cat”. 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, Birdland Jazz Club, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Jazz Standard, South Beach Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club, 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, saxophone, composer Tal Cohen, piano Ben Tiberio, bass Evan Hyde, drums 

Celebrate with our JAZZfest Summer Saver lower prices! Tickets: $15.00, $30.50, $50.50 (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 critically acclaimed “Alex Weitz Group” will make their anticipated return to Black Cat SF from August 28-31st. They are known for their strong group dynamic, exciting interpretations of standards, and captivating original compositions. Across the span of a decade they have recorded four albums, including their recent release “Rule of Thirds” on Outside in Music as well as “Live at the Black Cat”. 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, Birdland Jazz Club, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Jazz Standard, South Beach Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club, 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, saxophone, composer Tal Cohen, piano Ben Tiberio, bass Evan Hyde, drums 

Celebrate with our JAZZfest Summer Saver lower prices! Tickets: $15.00, $30.50, $50.50 (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 critically acclaimed “Alex Weitz Group” will make their anticipated return to Black Cat SF from August 28-31st. They are known for their strong group dynamic, exciting interpretations of standards, and captivating original compositions. Across the span of a decade they have recorded four albums, including their recent release “Rule of Thirds” on Outside in Music as well as “Live at the Black Cat”. 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, Birdland Jazz Club, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Jazz Standard, South Beach Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club, 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, saxophone, composer Tal Cohen, piano Ben Tiberio, bass Evan Hyde, drums 

Celebrate with our JAZZfest Summer Saver lower prices! Tickets: $15.00 & $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 critically acclaimed “Alex Weitz Group” will make their anticipated return to Black Cat SF from August 28-31st. They are known for their strong group dynamic, exciting interpretations of standards, and captivating original compositions. Across the span of a decade they have recorded four albums, including their recent release “Rule of Thirds” on Outside in Music as well as “Live at the Black Cat”. 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, Birdland Jazz Club, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Jazz Standard, South Beach Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club, 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, saxophone, composer Tal Cohen, piano Ben Tiberio, bass Evan Hyde, drums 

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Lorin Benedict doesn’t just scat—he detonates it. An improvising vocalist with a mind for complex structures and a taste for chaos, he turns precision into play, wringing wild invention from every phrase. His projects—Bleeding Vector, The Holly Martins, and fearless duos with Sam Ospovat, Ron Heglin, Logan Kane, and Caroline Davis—blur the lines between rigor and raw energy. A longtime co-conspirator with the Bay’s most daring players (including Howard Wiley), Lorin now unleashes a brand-new unit with pianist Rumi Abe, double bassist Alan Jones, and drummer Miles Turk. Expect sharp turns, sudden flights, and no safety net. Band Lineup: Lorin Benedict, vocals Rumi Abe, piano Alan Jones, double bass Miles Turk, drums 

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30 "Canter is creating a new vocabulary for jazz, the new jazz standards for his generation" - Hollywood Weekly “The strong point of guitarist Brent Canter's music is that you can come to it from any perspective; you don't need a degree in jazz studies or a deep understanding of John Coltrane to understand it. New listeners who've spent their lives listening to Tween Wave can relate no less than those of us who've explored every millimeter of the jazz continuum” - The Wall Street Journal Guitarist Brent Canter returns to Black Cat to present his unique take on the modern jazz quartet. A Los Angeles native who developed his sound as part of the New York music scene, Brent has earned critical praise from publications ranging from Jazz Times to the Wall Street Journal. An ASCAP Award-winning composer, in-demand session guitarist and songwriter, Brent's writing style blends influences ranging from classic jazz to alternative rock to drum and bass music. His sound is characterized by often-distorted guitar playing and legato lead lines with deep grooves, dynamic harmony and memorable melodies. A student of Blue Note legend Kenny Burrell while in college, Brent has developed a distinctly modern style on the guitar which draws on classic sounds, but pushes the instrument into new territory sonically and technically. Brent frequently collaborates with some of the leading voices on the current jazz scene including Bob Reynolds, Julian "J3PO" Pollack, Sam Barsh and Kaveh Rastegar. For his Black Cat run, Brent's group with feature piano sensation Max Haymer (Arturo Sandoval/Jane Monheit), bass innovator Nick Campbell (Pomplamoose/Scary Pockets) and drum great Charles Ruggiero (Larry Goldings/Bob Reynolds). Band Lineup: Brent Canter, guitar Max Haymer, piano Nick Campell, bass Charles Ruggiero, drums 

Tickets: $30.50 - $65.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45 "Canter is creating a new vocabulary for jazz, the new jazz standards for his generation" - Hollywood Weekly “The strong point of guitarist Brent Canter's music is that you can come to it from any perspective; you don't need a degree in jazz studies or a deep understanding of John Coltrane to understand it. New listeners who've spent their lives listening to Tween Wave can relate no less than those of us who've explored every millimeter of the jazz continuum” - The Wall Street Journal Guitarist Brent Canter returns to Black Cat to present his unique take on the modern jazz quartet. A Los Angeles native who developed his sound as part of the New York music scene, Brent has earned critical praise from publications ranging from Jazz Times to the Wall Street Journal. An ASCAP Award-winning composer, in-demand session guitarist and songwriter, Brent's writing style blends influences ranging from classic jazz to alternative rock to drum and bass music. His sound is characterized by often-distorted guitar playing and legato lead lines with deep grooves, dynamic harmony and memorable melodies. A student of Blue Note legend Kenny Burrell while in college, Brent has developed a distinctly modern style on the guitar which draws on classic sounds, but pushes the instrument into new territory sonically and technically. Brent frequently collaborates with some of the leading voices on the current jazz scene including Bob Reynolds, Julian "J3PO" Pollack, Sam Barsh and Kaveh Rastegar. For his Black Cat run, Brent's group with feature piano sensation Max Haymer (Arturo Sandoval/Jane Monheit), bass innovator Nick Campbell (Pomplamoose/Scary Pockets) and drum great Charles Ruggiero (Larry Goldings/Bob Reynolds). Band Lineup: Brent Canter, guitar Max Haymer, piano Nick Campell, bass Charles Ruggiero, drums 

Tickets: $30.50 - $65.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45 "Canter is creating a new vocabulary for jazz, the new jazz standards for his generation" - Hollywood Weekly “The strong point of guitarist Brent Canter's music is that you can come to it from any perspective; you don't need a degree in jazz studies or a deep understanding of John Coltrane to understand it. New listeners who've spent their lives listening to Tween Wave can relate no less than those of us who've explored every millimeter of the jazz continuum” - The Wall Street Journal Guitarist Brent Canter returns to Black Cat to present his unique take on the modern jazz quartet. A Los Angeles native who developed his sound as part of the New York music scene, Brent has earned critical praise from publications ranging from Jazz Times to the Wall Street Journal. An ASCAP Award-winning composer, in-demand session guitarist and songwriter, Brent's writing style blends influences ranging from classic jazz to alternative rock to drum and bass music. His sound is characterized by often-distorted guitar playing and legato lead lines with deep grooves, dynamic harmony and memorable melodies. A student of Blue Note legend Kenny Burrell while in college, Brent has developed a distinctly modern style on the guitar which draws on classic sounds, but pushes the instrument into new territory sonically and technically. Brent frequently collaborates with some of the leading voices on the current jazz scene including Bob Reynolds, Julian "J3PO" Pollack, Sam Barsh and Kaveh Rastegar. For his Black Cat run, Brent's group with feature piano sensation Max Haymer (Arturo Sandoval/Jane Monheit), bass innovator Nick Campbell (Pomplamoose/Scary Pockets) and drum great Charles Ruggiero (Larry Goldings/Bob Reynolds). Band Lineup: Brent Canter, guitar Max Haymer, piano Nick Campell, bass Charles Ruggiero, drums 

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30 Daniel Harris III, a visionary trumpeter and cultural innovator, is reshaping the jazz landscape across California and beyond with his dynamic performances and community leadership. Performing sold-out shows at Yoshi’s Jazz Club with Kev Choice and Ayo Brame, headlining performances at San Francisco’s Black Cat Jazz Supper Club, and a stirring solo performance of the National Anthem for the Oakland Ballers, his electrifying playing is making an indelible mark. Performing with artists like Isaiah Collier, Jahari Stampley, and Terrace Martin, Daniel has also headlined the Just Jazz Future is Now Festival. His debut album, UBUNTU, a powerful celebration of community and cultural heritage, blends innovative jazz with soulful storytelling, earning critical acclaim alongside his numerous singles and EPs. Honored with the Bay Area Jazz and Blues Artist Vijana Simba Shujaa Award, Daniel was recognized for musical and social initiatives. Through his record label, KnowMedium, and community initiatives like Stockton’s LYTE open mic and programming West Oakland’s Prescott Market jam sessions, he cultivates vibrant creative hubs across Stockton, West Oakland, and Los Angeles, empowering the next generation of artists. Band Lineup: TBA 

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Join Character Select as they bring a new spin on video game music new and old. This five-piece powerhouse of a band brings a blend of jazz, funk, and rock to some of your favorite video game music. Whether they’re swinging through the fields of Hyrule, grooving past the Mushroom Kingdom, or rocking through Green Hill Zone, you’ll be ready to get in the game and press start! With a passion for both video games and performing music, Trevor Strohl started the Character Select band to create music that can be enjoyed by gamers and music lovers alike. His high energy on the saxophone as well as his unique use of the EWI and vocoder give him a sound that can’t be matched! Band Lineup: Trevor Strohl, saxophone Jonathan Franaszek, piano Dylan Escudero, guitar Miguel “FRUNKYMAN” Leyva, bass Nick Aganad, drums 

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30 The power of vulnerability and expressiveness is what makes certain kinds of music special. When an artist combines these characteristics with intimate storytelling and tranquil compositions, it is a perfect recipe for fans who seek a personal connection. Since 2016, Kenneth Whalum, a seasoned singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer, traded his saxophone for a microphone to utilize his voice, building off his contemporary jazz success to create soft ballads and pensive alternative soul. It was after touring across the world with Maxwell and working on his jazz album, 2010’s To Those Who Believe, that Whalum realized he needed words in his music. No longer playing support in the background, Whalum decided it was his time in the limelight as a solo vocalist. “The vulnerability of singing and not having been a singer before is what I became addicted to,” Whalum says. Whalum, a Memphis native, has a career that spans almost two decades. You might’ve heard him on Jay-Z's “Roc Boys (And the Winner Is...),” Mac Miller’s “Ladders,” or was particularly moved by Whalum’s “Might Not Be OK” featuring Big K.R.I.T., a song in response to an unsettling racial and political climate that still exists today. He released Broken Land and Beautiful Ending in the latter 2010s. The projects contained gems like “Last” and “Ghost Town,” illuminating his gift of fusing soul, R&B, jazz, and blues. When thinking about music discovery, Whalum is part of a versatile community that includes Robert Glasper, Bilal, PJ Morton, and James Blake. “I’ve just always been different,” he says. “Everything I am doing, I know that I’m being completely myself. It’s not like I’m apologizing for being here. It’s not about notoriety because that’s all I’ve ever been around. None of that really pushes the needle in anything that I’m doing.” In 2021, Whalum returned with “One More Kiss” and Broken Land 2. A highlight from Broken Land 2, “Prayer,” is a moment of reckoning, calling out to others to pray for him. In any of his new releases, pay attention to Whalum’s approach to his lyrics, which he calls a “dual perspective.” “It’s from my perspective. Sometimes it’s what the mirror is saying to me. Sometimes it’s what someone else is thinking about me” he says, further explaining, “You have to really look in the mirror and say ‘What is the truth of it?’ if you can’t see yourself.” Outside his solo work, Kenneth keeps busy across many genres, recently contributing to Beyoncé’s Grammy winning, platinum selling album ‘Renaissance’ on the track entitled “Pure/Honey.” Whalum’s vision for his career is simple: “I want to be regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time. I’m leaving a long-lasting legacy.” It goes hand in hand with an ideology that doesn’t follow trends, but rather sets them. “I love that what I’m doing is unpopular.” Whalum says. “It may never be understood, but later it will be seen as something that was brave and it will be given life.” Come see for yourself at Black Cat. Band Lineup: Kenneth Whalum, saxophone/vocals Brad Allen Williams, guitar Thomas Pridgen, drums Robin Everhart, bass 

Tickets: $30.50 - $65.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45 The power of vulnerability and expressiveness is what makes certain kinds of music special. When an artist combines these characteristics with intimate storytelling and tranquil compositions, it is a perfect recipe for fans who seek a personal connection. Since 2016, Kenneth Whalum, a seasoned singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer, traded his saxophone for a microphone to utilize his voice, building off his contemporary jazz success to create soft ballads and pensive alternative soul. It was after touring across the world with Maxwell and working on his jazz album, 2010’s To Those Who Believe, that Whalum realized he needed words in his music. No longer playing support in the background, Whalum decided it was his time in the limelight as a solo vocalist. “The vulnerability of singing and not having been a singer before is what I became addicted to,” Whalum says. Whalum, a Memphis native, has a career that spans almost two decades. You might’ve heard him on Jay-Z's “Roc Boys (And the Winner Is...),” Mac Miller’s “Ladders,” or was particularly moved by Whalum’s “Might Not Be OK” featuring Big K.R.I.T., a song in response to an unsettling racial and political climate that still exists today. He released Broken Land and Beautiful Ending in the latter 2010s. The projects contained gems like “Last” and “Ghost Town,” illuminating his gift of fusing soul, R&B, jazz, and blues. When thinking about music discovery, Whalum is part of a versatile community that includes Robert Glasper, Bilal, PJ Morton, and James Blake. “I’ve just always been different,” he says. “Everything I am doing, I know that I’m being completely myself. It’s not like I’m apologizing for being here. It’s not about notoriety because that’s all I’ve ever been around. None of that really pushes the needle in anything that I’m doing.” In 2021, Whalum returned with “One More Kiss” and Broken Land 2. A highlight from Broken Land 2, “Prayer,” is a moment of reckoning, calling out to others to pray for him. In any of his new releases, pay attention to Whalum’s approach to his lyrics, which he calls a “dual perspective.” “It’s from my perspective. Sometimes it’s what the mirror is saying to me. Sometimes it’s what someone else is thinking about me” he says, further explaining, “You have to really look in the mirror and say ‘What is the truth of it?’ if you can’t see yourself.” Outside his solo work, Kenneth keeps busy across many genres, recently contributing to Beyoncé’s Grammy winning, platinum selling album ‘Renaissance’ on the track entitled “Pure/Honey.” Whalum’s vision for his career is simple: “I want to be regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time. I’m leaving a long-lasting legacy.” It goes hand in hand with an ideology that doesn’t follow trends, but rather sets them. “I love that what I’m doing is unpopular.” Whalum says. “It may never be understood, but later it will be seen as something that was brave and it will be given life.” Come see for yourself at Black Cat. Band Lineup: Kenneth Whalum, saxophone/vocals Brad Allen Williams, guitar Thomas Pridgen, drums Robin Everhart, bass 

Tickets: $30.50 - $65.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45 The power of vulnerability and expressiveness is what makes certain kinds of music special. When an artist combines these characteristics with intimate storytelling and tranquil compositions, it is a perfect recipe for fans who seek a personal connection. Since 2016, Kenneth Whalum, a seasoned singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer, traded his saxophone for a microphone to utilize his voice, building off his contemporary jazz success to create soft ballads and pensive alternative soul. It was after touring across the world with Maxwell and working on his jazz album, 2010’s To Those Who Believe, that Whalum realized he needed words in his music. No longer playing support in the background, Whalum decided it was his time in the limelight as a solo vocalist. “The vulnerability of singing and not having been a singer before is what I became addicted to,” Whalum says. Whalum, a Memphis native, has a career that spans almost two decades. You might’ve heard him on Jay-Z's “Roc Boys (And the Winner Is...),” Mac Miller’s “Ladders,” or was particularly moved by Whalum’s “Might Not Be OK” featuring Big K.R.I.T., a song in response to an unsettling racial and political climate that still exists today. He released Broken Land and Beautiful Ending in the latter 2010s. The projects contained gems like “Last” and “Ghost Town,” illuminating his gift of fusing soul, R&B, jazz, and blues. When thinking about music discovery, Whalum is part of a versatile community that includes Robert Glasper, Bilal, PJ Morton, and James Blake. “I’ve just always been different,” he says. “Everything I am doing, I know that I’m being completely myself. It’s not like I’m apologizing for being here. It’s not about notoriety because that’s all I’ve ever been around. None of that really pushes the needle in anything that I’m doing.” In 2021, Whalum returned with “One More Kiss” and Broken Land 2. A highlight from Broken Land 2, “Prayer,” is a moment of reckoning, calling out to others to pray for him. In any of his new releases, pay attention to Whalum’s approach to his lyrics, which he calls a “dual perspective.” “It’s from my perspective. Sometimes it’s what the mirror is saying to me. Sometimes it’s what someone else is thinking about me” he says, further explaining, “You have to really look in the mirror and say ‘What is the truth of it?’ if you can’t see yourself.” Outside his solo work, Kenneth keeps busy across many genres, recently contributing to Beyoncé’s Grammy winning, platinum selling album ‘Renaissance’ on the track entitled “Pure/Honey.” Whalum’s vision for his career is simple: “I want to be regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time. I’m leaving a long-lasting legacy.” It goes hand in hand with an ideology that doesn’t follow trends, but rather sets them. “I love that what I’m doing is unpopular.” Whalum says. “It may never be understood, but later it will be seen as something that was brave and it will be given life.” Come see for yourself at Black Cat. Band Lineup: Kenneth Whalum, saxophone/vocals Brad Allen Williams, guitar Thomas Pridgen, drums Robin Everhart, bass 

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (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 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 Sheldon Alexander, Drums Alan Jones, Bass John Palowitch, Sax Kevin Person, Piano 

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30 Pianist Caelan Cardello is shaping the sound of modern jazz with a fearless blend of technical mastery, harmonic depth, and unshakable groove. A finalist in the 2023 American Pianists Association Jazz Competition, Cardello has quickly become a sought-after voice on today’s scene, performing with luminaries including Christian McBride, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Bill Charlap, and Rufus Reid. His performances balance elegance and fire, channeling the tradition while pushing the music forward. Joining him is Dominick “Domo” Branch, a drummer and composer redefining contemporary rhythm. Known for his dynamic presence and bold, narrative-driven compositions, Branch’s collaborations span Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Dianne Reeves and Stefon Harris, cementing him as a leading creative force in jazz today. On bass, Jonathon Muir-Cotton brings a deep, modern versatility informed by work with Esperanza Spalding, Christian Sands, Common, and Ulysses Owens Jr. His sound merges rich tradition with a forward-leaning sensibility that thrives across jazz, R&B, and beyond. Together, this trio delivers an electrifying vision of where jazz is headed—sophisticated, soulful, and unapologetically fresh. Band Lineup: Caelan Cardello, piano Jonathon S. Miur-Cotton, bass Domo Branch,drums 

Tickets: $30.50 - $65.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45 Pianist Caelan Cardello is shaping the sound of modern jazz with a fearless blend of technical mastery, harmonic depth, and unshakable groove. A finalist in the 2023 American Pianists Association Jazz Competition, Cardello has quickly become a sought-after voice on today’s scene, performing with luminaries including Christian McBride, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Bill Charlap, and Rufus Reid. His performances balance elegance and fire, channeling the tradition while pushing the music forward. Joining him is Dominick “Domo” Branch, a drummer and composer redefining contemporary rhythm. Known for his dynamic presence and bold, narrative-driven compositions, Branch’s collaborations span Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Dianne Reeves and Stefon Harris, cementing him as a leading creative force in jazz today. On bass, Jonathon Muir-Cotton brings a deep, modern versatility informed by work with Esperanza Spalding, Christian Sands, Common, and Ulysses Owens Jr. His sound merges rich tradition with a forward-leaning sensibility that thrives across jazz, R&B, and beyond. Together, this trio delivers an electrifying vision of where jazz is headed—sophisticated, soulful, and unapologetically fresh. Band Lineup: Caelan Cardello, piano Jonathon S. Miur-Cotton, bass Domo Branch,drums 

Tickets: $30.50 - $65.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45 Pianist Caelan Cardello is shaping the sound of modern jazz with a fearless blend of technical mastery, harmonic depth, and unshakable groove. A finalist in the 2023 American Pianists Association Jazz Competition, Cardello has quickly become a sought-after voice on today’s scene, performing with luminaries including Christian McBride, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Bill Charlap, and Rufus Reid. His performances balance elegance and fire, channeling the tradition while pushing the music forward. Joining him is Dominick “Domo” Branch, a drummer and composer redefining contemporary rhythm. Known for his dynamic presence and bold, narrative-driven compositions, Branch’s collaborations span Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Dianne Reeves and Stefon Harris, cementing him as a leading creative force in jazz today. On bass, Jonathon Muir-Cotton brings a deep, modern versatility informed by work with Esperanza Spalding, Christian Sands, Common, and Ulysses Owens Jr. His sound merges rich tradition with a forward-leaning sensibility that thrives across jazz, R&B, and beyond. Together, this trio delivers an electrifying vision of where jazz is headed—sophisticated, soulful, and unapologetically fresh. Band Lineup: Caelan Cardello, piano Jonathon S. Miur-Cotton, bass Domo Branch,drums 

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30 Jacob Khalil is a New York City singer, pianist, and songwriter known for his joyous original songs and “a voice that soothes the soul” (FOX 5 TV). From performing on Saturday Night Live with Sam Smith to headlining sold out shows at Birdland, Jacob has covered a lot of ground — being called “affable and sunny” by The New Yorker and “iconic” by Fox 5 TV. His music has a rich jazz influence matched with a fresh modern sensibility, drawing comparisons to John Legend and Harry Connick Jr. Since moving to New York City in 2020, Jacob has been a regular headliner at Birdland Jazz Club where his performances have been hailed as “a joyful experiencing of the music, with patrons clapping along and swaying in their chairs…” (Broadway World) Jacob’s live shows move between heartfelt originals, crowd winning improvisation, and inventive interpretations of modern classics. Jacob’s style resonates with fans of jazz-influenced artists like Jacob Collier and singer-songwriters such as Ben Rector. Originally from Houston, TX, Jacob honed his craft in New York City's piano bars, jazz clubs, and professional choirs, which continue to shape his unique sound. He regularly performs at iconic venues like Birdland, City Winery, 54 Below, Mercury Lounge, The Cutting Room, and Minton’s, among others. Jacob's debut album, Rest Of My Life, drops this summer, followed by a U.S. tour. Band Lineup: TBA 

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Two of the West Coast's finest saxophonists team up for this ferocious double bill. These two saxophone titans will push each other to higher and higher heights on the horn, bringing the swing and the funk in full effect, backed by a trio that's sure to supply the heat featuring Joe Warner (piano), Michael 'Tiny' Lindsey (bass), and Dante Roberson (drums). 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, Jr. 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, 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. Band Lineup: Charles McNeal, saxophone Eddie M.,saxophone Joe Warner, piano Michael "Tiny" Lindsay, bass Dante "Taz" Roberson, drums 

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30 Renowned trumpet player and composer Sean Jones, compares Marius' writing to that of a contemporary Horace Silver. This is no small feat, given that Silver is one of the most influential jazz pianists and composers of the 20th century. The album contains solely Marius' authentic compositions, which, besides Sean Jones, have gained recognition from numerous highly esteemed jazz musicians. Award winning jazz pianist and composer Marius Van Den Brink’s album 'New York Knock' features a supergroup of jazz musicians consisting of Sean Jones, Stacy Dillard, Matt Penman, Willie Jones III, and Keita Ogawa. In addition, several special guests like Maurice Brown and Ara Dinkjian make appearances throughout the album. Catch Marius in an exclusive four-night residency at Black Cat, September 25–28—four nights of modern swing, sharp writing, and high-octane improvisation from one of jazz’s most exciting voices. Band Lineup: Marius Van Den Brink, Piano/Compositions Noah Halpern, Trumpet Jon Boutellier, Sax Noah Garabedian, Bass Anwar Marshall, Drums 

Tickets: $30.50 - $65.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45 Renowned trumpet player and composer Sean Jones, compares Marius' writing to that of a contemporary Horace Silver. This is no small feat, given that Silver is one of the most influential jazz pianists and composers of the 20th century. The album contains solely Marius' authentic compositions, which, besides Sean Jones, have gained recognition from numerous highly esteemed jazz musicians. Award winning jazz pianist and composer Marius Van Den Brink’s album 'New York Knock' features a supergroup of jazz musicians consisting of Sean Jones, Stacy Dillard, Matt Penman, Willie Jones III, and Keita Ogawa. In addition, several special guests like Maurice Brown and Ara Dinkjian make appearances throughout the album. Catch Marius in an exclusive four-night residency at Black Cat, September 25–28—four nights of modern swing, sharp writing, and high-octane improvisation from one of jazz’s most exciting voices. Band Lineup: Marius Van Den Brink, Piano/Compositions Noah Halpern, Trumpet Jon Boutellier, Sax Noah Garabedian, Bass Anwar Marshall, Drums 

Tickets: $30.50 - $65.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45 Renowned trumpet player and composer Sean Jones, compares Marius' writing to that of a contemporary Horace Silver. This is no small feat, given that Silver is one of the most influential jazz pianists and composers of the 20th century. The album contains solely Marius' authentic compositions, which, besides Sean Jones, have gained recognition from numerous highly esteemed jazz musicians. Award winning jazz pianist and composer Marius Van Den Brink’s album 'New York Knock' features a supergroup of jazz musicians consisting of Sean Jones, Stacy Dillard, Matt Penman, Willie Jones III, and Keita Ogawa. In addition, several special guests like Maurice Brown and Ara Dinkjian make appearances throughout the album. Catch Marius in an exclusive four-night residency at Black Cat, September 25–28—four nights of modern swing, sharp writing, and high-octane improvisation from one of jazz’s most exciting voices. Band Lineup: Marius Van Den Brink, Piano/Compositions Noah Halpern, Trumpet Jon Boutellier, Sax Noah Garabedian, Bass Anwar Marshall, Drums