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 George Colligan is not only one of the great jazz pianists of his generation, but he has earned an international reputation as a multi-instrumentalist (drums, trumpet, organ, keyboards), composer, accompanist, teacher, and bandleader, as well as popular blogger (jazztruth.blogspot.com). Winner of the 2015 DownBeat magazine Critics Poll (Keyboard), he has had a long association with living jazz legend Jack DeJohnette; recent touring took Colligan around the U.S. with “An Evening with Jack DeJohnette and Savion Glover.” He has also recently toured the U.S. and Canada as a leader with his trio featuring legends Buster Williams and Lenny White. With over 130 albums to date as an accompanist, Colligan has worked with a long list of jazz greats, including John Scofield, Buster Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Botti, and many others. His latest album, “Live at The Jazz Standard” (Whirlwind records 2025) is his 40th as a bandleader; the album features Linda may Han Oh and Jack DeJohnette and was a critic’s pick in Downbeat magazine. Colligan, a New York resident for 15 years, now resides in Portland, Oregon where he is a Full Professor at Portland State University. He has recently won two Region Arts and Culture Council grants, A South Arts Jazz Road grant, and a PSU Faculty Development grant. Colligan recently won the PSU College of The Arts Dean’s Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity (2020), and also won the Researcher of the Year Award from the PSU College Of The Arts (2021). George Colligan has toured, recorded, and/or performed as a sideman with Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Chris Botti, Lonnie Plaxico, Gary Bartz, Benny Golson, Gary Thomas, Miguel Zenon, Tom Harrell, Steve Coleman, Eddie Henderson, Ralph Peterson, Vanessa Rubin, Steve Wilson, Dave Weckl, Richard Bona, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, Lenny White, Michael Brecker, Mike Clark, Nicholas Payton, Sheila Jordan, Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Billy Hart, Charles Fambrough, Mingus Big Band, Al Foster, Mark Turner, Don Braden, Lew Soloff, Gunther Schuller, Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey, Carl Allen, Rodney Whitaker, Lee Konitz, Jamie Baum, Michal Urbaniak, DJ Logic, Randy Brecker, Carlos Santana, and Stefon Harris, among others. Band Lineup: George Colligan, piano Nicole McCabe, alto saxophone Logan Kane, bass Mike Mitchell, drums (10/9-10, 10/12) Miles Turk, drums (10/11)
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 George Colligan is not only one of the great jazz pianists of his generation, but he has earned an international reputation as a multi-instrumentalist (drums, trumpet, organ, keyboards), composer, accompanist, teacher, and bandleader, as well as popular blogger (jazztruth.blogspot.com). Winner of the 2015 DownBeat magazine Critics Poll (Keyboard), he has had a long association with living jazz legend Jack DeJohnette; recent touring took Colligan around the U.S. with “An Evening with Jack DeJohnette and Savion Glover.” He has also recently toured the U.S. and Canada as a leader with his trio featuring legends Buster Williams and Lenny White. With over 130 albums to date as an accompanist, Colligan has worked with a long list of jazz greats, including John Scofield, Buster Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Botti, and many others. His latest album, “Live at The Jazz Standard” (Whirlwind records 2025) is his 40th as a bandleader; the album features Linda may Han Oh and Jack DeJohnette and was a critic’s pick in Downbeat magazine. Colligan, a New York resident for 15 years, now resides in Portland, Oregon where he is a Full Professor at Portland State University. He has recently won two Region Arts and Culture Council grants, A South Arts Jazz Road grant, and a PSU Faculty Development grant. Colligan recently won the PSU College of The Arts Dean’s Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity (2020), and also won the Researcher of the Year Award from the PSU College Of The Arts (2021). George Colligan has toured, recorded, and/or performed as a sideman with Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Chris Botti, Lonnie Plaxico, Gary Bartz, Benny Golson, Gary Thomas, Miguel Zenon, Tom Harrell, Steve Coleman, Eddie Henderson, Ralph Peterson, Vanessa Rubin, Steve Wilson, Dave Weckl, Richard Bona, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, Lenny White, Michael Brecker, Mike Clark, Nicholas Payton, Sheila Jordan, Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Billy Hart, Charles Fambrough, Mingus Big Band, Al Foster, Mark Turner, Don Braden, Lew Soloff, Gunther Schuller, Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey, Carl Allen, Rodney Whitaker, Lee Konitz, Jamie Baum, Michal Urbaniak, DJ Logic, Randy Brecker, Carlos Santana, and Stefon Harris, among others. Band Lineup: George Colligan, piano Nicole McCabe, alto saxophone Logan Kane, bass Mike Mitchell, drums (10/9-10, 10/12) Miles Turk, drums (10/11)
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 George Colligan is not only one of the great jazz pianists of his generation, but he has earned an international reputation as a multi-instrumentalist (drums, trumpet, organ, keyboards), composer, accompanist, teacher, and bandleader, as well as popular blogger (jazztruth.blogspot.com). Winner of the 2015 DownBeat magazine Critics Poll (Keyboard), he has had a long association with living jazz legend Jack DeJohnette; recent touring took Colligan around the U.S. with “An Evening with Jack DeJohnette and Savion Glover.” He has also recently toured the U.S. and Canada as a leader with his trio featuring legends Buster Williams and Lenny White. With over 130 albums to date as an accompanist, Colligan has worked with a long list of jazz greats, including John Scofield, Buster Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Botti, and many others. His latest album, “Live at The Jazz Standard” (Whirlwind records 2025) is his 40th as a bandleader; the album features Linda may Han Oh and Jack DeJohnette and was a critic’s pick in Downbeat magazine. Colligan, a New York resident for 15 years, now resides in Portland, Oregon where he is a Full Professor at Portland State University. He has recently won two Region Arts and Culture Council grants, A South Arts Jazz Road grant, and a PSU Faculty Development grant. Colligan recently won the PSU College of The Arts Dean’s Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity (2020), and also won the Researcher of the Year Award from the PSU College Of The Arts (2021). George Colligan has toured, recorded, and/or performed as a sideman with Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Chris Botti, Lonnie Plaxico, Gary Bartz, Benny Golson, Gary Thomas, Miguel Zenon, Tom Harrell, Steve Coleman, Eddie Henderson, Ralph Peterson, Vanessa Rubin, Steve Wilson, Dave Weckl, Richard Bona, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, Lenny White, Michael Brecker, Mike Clark, Nicholas Payton, Sheila Jordan, Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Billy Hart, Charles Fambrough, Mingus Big Band, Al Foster, Mark Turner, Don Braden, Lew Soloff, Gunther Schuller, Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey, Carl Allen, Rodney Whitaker, Lee Konitz, Jamie Baum, Michal Urbaniak, DJ Logic, Randy Brecker, Carlos Santana, and Stefon Harris, among others. Band Lineup: George Colligan, piano Nicole McCabe, alto saxophone Logan Kane, bass Mike Mitchell, drums (10/9-10, 10/12) Miles Turk, drums (10/11)
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 George Colligan is not only one of the great jazz pianists of his generation, but he has earned an international reputation as a multi-instrumentalist (drums, trumpet, organ, keyboards), composer, accompanist, teacher, and bandleader, as well as popular blogger (jazztruth.blogspot.com). Winner of the 2015 DownBeat magazine Critics Poll (Keyboard), he has had a long association with living jazz legend Jack DeJohnette; recent touring took Colligan around the U.S. with “An Evening with Jack DeJohnette and Savion Glover.” He has also recently toured the U.S. and Canada as a leader with his trio featuring legends Buster Williams and Lenny White. With over 130 albums to date as an accompanist, Colligan has worked with a long list of jazz greats, including John Scofield, Buster Williams, Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Ravi Coltrane, Chris Botti, and many others. His latest album, “Live at The Jazz Standard” (Whirlwind records 2025) is his 40th as a bandleader; the album features Linda may Han Oh and Jack DeJohnette and was a critic’s pick in Downbeat magazine. Colligan, a New York resident for 15 years, now resides in Portland, Oregon where he is a Full Professor at Portland State University. He has recently won two Region Arts and Culture Council grants, A South Arts Jazz Road grant, and a PSU Faculty Development grant. Colligan recently won the PSU College of The Arts Dean’s Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity (2020), and also won the Researcher of the Year Award from the PSU College Of The Arts (2021). George Colligan has toured, recorded, and/or performed as a sideman with Jack DeJohnette, John Scofield, Chris Botti, Lonnie Plaxico, Gary Bartz, Benny Golson, Gary Thomas, Miguel Zenon, Tom Harrell, Steve Coleman, Eddie Henderson, Ralph Peterson, Vanessa Rubin, Steve Wilson, Dave Weckl, Richard Bona, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, Lenny White, Michael Brecker, Mike Clark, Nicholas Payton, Sheila Jordan, Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Billy Hart, Charles Fambrough, Mingus Big Band, Al Foster, Mark Turner, Don Braden, Lew Soloff, Gunther Schuller, Larry Coryell, Victor Bailey, Carl Allen, Rodney Whitaker, Lee Konitz, Jamie Baum, Michal Urbaniak, DJ Logic, Randy Brecker, Carlos Santana, and Stefon Harris, among others. Band Lineup: George Colligan, piano Nicole McCabe, alto saxophone Logan Kane, bass Mike Mitchell, drums (10/9-10, 10/12) Miles Turk, drums (10/11)
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Oakland-based soul singer and composer Lilan Kane (LEE - lawn) is authentic, on and off stage. The sultry honesty in her voice is as raw as her lyrical stories of love, life and self-discovery. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Kane has sold out numerous residencies at Yoshi's Oakland and SFJAZZ as well as performances at Minton's Playhouse (NYC), Chris's Jazz Cafe (Philly), French Quarter Festival (New Orleans), Concord Pavillion, The Mint (LA), Fillmore Jazz Festival and many others. Her songs have been featured on KCSM, WGBO, Jazziz.com, Soulandjazz.com, Soultracks.com, Thisisrnb.com and others. Her recent releases include self-produced songs Harlem, Reckless, and TKMO (Time Keeps Moving On). "Every immaculate detail in making “TKMO” happen was guided by Kane in her debut production turn. At a time of a lengthy lockdown, Kane’s artistic spirit appears to have soared even further." - Soultracks.com Kane has sung with Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra, Tom Browne, and opened for Hall & Oates, Lenny Williams, Freddie Hughes, The Doobie Brothers, Chicago, Sharon Jones, Trombone Shorty, and Morgan James. Band Lineup: Lilan Kane, vocals Daniel Casares, tenor sax, backing vocals Marco Casasola, piano & keyboard Michael "Tiny" Lindsey, bass James "StickNasty" Small, 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 is proud to welcome back Legendary Saxman Frank Catalano and his All-Star Band featuring Scott Amendola and Matt Clark for an evening of World Class Jazz! Frank will be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of his #1 charting album Love Supreme Collective and honoring the 60th Anniversary of John Coltrane's historic recording Love Supreme. Frank will also be playing songs from his new #1 Billboard charting album Set Me Free as well as classics he has performed/recorded with Tony Bennett and a few surprises. Frank tours extensively across the USA, Europe, and Asia, and frequently performs at New York's Birdland Jazz Club. He has shared the stage with The Smashing Pumpkins, Los Lobos, Les Claypool, Sean Lennon, Violent Femmes, Randy Brecker, Beyoncé, and John Legend. A documentary about him, Sugar Jazz by Belgian director Colin Donner, will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival. His recordings have topped Billboard, iTunes, and streaming charts, including Tokyo #9 with Jimmy Chamberlin, Love Supreme Collective, Bang!, and Mighty Burner, which held a spot on the Billboard Jazz Charts for 20 straight weeks. Catalano has also collaborated with David Sanborn, Miles Davis, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Tito Puente, and Tony Bennett, making him one of the most versatile and sought-after saxophonists of his generation. Catalano’s career is marked by resilience and recognition: he overcame a devastating hand injury to reclaim his virtuosic technique, has appeared on three Grammy-winning and 11 Grammy-nominated recordings, was inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame, and at just 19 was voted into the Downbeat Critics Poll. Beyond performing, he authored Modern Saxophone Techniques for Hal Leonard, serves on the Board of the National Saxophone Museum, and continues to compose, teach, and inspire worldwide. Band Lineup: TBA
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 is proud to welcome back Legendary Saxman Frank Catalano and his All-Star Band featuring Scott Amendola and Matt Clark for an evening of World Class Jazz! Frank will be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of his #1 charting album Love Supreme Collective and honoring the 60th Anniversary of John Coltrane's historic recording Love Supreme. Frank will also be playing songs from his new #1 Billboard charting album Set Me Free as well as classics he has performed/recorded with Tony Bennett and a few surprises. Frank tours extensively across the USA, Europe, and Asia, and frequently performs at New York's Birdland Jazz Club. He has shared the stage with The Smashing Pumpkins, Los Lobos, Les Claypool, Sean Lennon, Violent Femmes, Randy Brecker, Beyoncé, and John Legend. A documentary about him, Sugar Jazz by Belgian director Colin Donner, will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival. His recordings have topped Billboard, iTunes, and streaming charts, including Tokyo #9 with Jimmy Chamberlin, Love Supreme Collective, Bang!, and Mighty Burner, which held a spot on the Billboard Jazz Charts for 20 straight weeks. Catalano has also collaborated with David Sanborn, Miles Davis, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Tito Puente, and Tony Bennett, making him one of the most versatile and sought-after saxophonists of his generation. Catalano’s career is marked by resilience and recognition: he overcame a devastating hand injury to reclaim his virtuosic technique, has appeared on three Grammy-winning and 11 Grammy-nominated recordings, was inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame, and at just 19 was voted into the Downbeat Critics Poll. Beyond performing, he authored Modern Saxophone Techniques for Hal Leonard, serves on the Board of the National Saxophone Museum, and continues to compose, teach, and inspire worldwide. Band Lineup: TBA
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 is proud to welcome back Legendary Saxman Frank Catalano and his All-Star Band featuring Scott Amendola and Matt Clark for an evening of World Class Jazz! Frank will be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of his #1 charting album Love Supreme Collective and honoring the 60th Anniversary of John Coltrane's historic recording Love Supreme. Frank will also be playing songs from his new #1 Billboard charting album Set Me Free as well as classics he has performed/recorded with Tony Bennett and a few surprises. Frank tours extensively across the USA, Europe, and Asia, and frequently performs at New York's Birdland Jazz Club. He has shared the stage with The Smashing Pumpkins, Los Lobos, Les Claypool, Sean Lennon, Violent Femmes, Randy Brecker, Beyoncé, and John Legend. A documentary about him, Sugar Jazz by Belgian director Colin Donner, will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival. His recordings have topped Billboard, iTunes, and streaming charts, including Tokyo #9 with Jimmy Chamberlin, Love Supreme Collective, Bang!, and Mighty Burner, which held a spot on the Billboard Jazz Charts for 20 straight weeks. Catalano has also collaborated with David Sanborn, Miles Davis, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Tito Puente, and Tony Bennett, making him one of the most versatile and sought-after saxophonists of his generation. Catalano’s career is marked by resilience and recognition: he overcame a devastating hand injury to reclaim his virtuosic technique, has appeared on three Grammy-winning and 11 Grammy-nominated recordings, was inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame, and at just 19 was voted into the Downbeat Critics Poll. Beyond performing, he authored Modern Saxophone Techniques for Hal Leonard, serves on the Board of the National Saxophone Museum, and continues to compose, teach, and inspire worldwide. Band Lineup: TBA
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 is proud to welcome back Legendary Saxman Frank Catalano and his All-Star Band featuring Scott Amendola and Matt Clark for an evening of World Class Jazz! Frank will be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of his #1 charting album Love Supreme Collective and honoring the 60th Anniversary of John Coltrane's historic recording Love Supreme. Frank will also be playing songs from his new #1 Billboard charting album Set Me Free as well as classics he has performed/recorded with Tony Bennett and a few surprises. Frank tours extensively across the USA, Europe, and Asia, and frequently performs at New York's Birdland Jazz Club. He has shared the stage with The Smashing Pumpkins, Los Lobos, Les Claypool, Sean Lennon, Violent Femmes, Randy Brecker, Beyoncé, and John Legend. A documentary about him, Sugar Jazz by Belgian director Colin Donner, will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival. His recordings have topped Billboard, iTunes, and streaming charts, including Tokyo #9 with Jimmy Chamberlin, Love Supreme Collective, Bang!, and Mighty Burner, which held a spot on the Billboard Jazz Charts for 20 straight weeks. Catalano has also collaborated with David Sanborn, Miles Davis, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Tito Puente, and Tony Bennett, making him one of the most versatile and sought-after saxophonists of his generation. Catalano’s career is marked by resilience and recognition: he overcame a devastating hand injury to reclaim his virtuosic technique, has appeared on three Grammy-winning and 11 Grammy-nominated recordings, was inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame, and at just 19 was voted into the Downbeat Critics Poll. Beyond performing, he authored Modern Saxophone Techniques for Hal Leonard, serves on the Board of the National Saxophone Museum, and continues to compose, teach, and inspire worldwide. Band Lineup: TBA
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 UK-born, NYC-based singer-songwriter Phoebe Katis brings soul, grit, and serious chops to every stage she touches. With four albums under her belt and a fifth—her boldest and most magnetic yet—on the way, she’s carving a sound all her own. She’s toured the world with funk phenom Cory Wong, starred as Carole King in a globally acclaimed tribute show, and collaborated with heavy-hitters like Scary Pockets, Dave Koz, and members of The Late Show band. Backed by an all-star lineup, Phoebe’s live show is a masterclass in musicianship, storytelling, and pure vibe. Catch her this fall and say you saw her before everyone else did. Band Lineup: TBA
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 is proud to present a 4-night residency with trumpeter Max Boiko, one of the most exciting new voices in jazz, joined by the captivating vocalist Mar Vilaseca. A graduate of the Brubeck Institute Fellowship Program and Manhattan School of Music, Max has quickly become a dynamic force in New York’s music scene. He has performed alongside icons including Steve Miller, Julianne Hough, Barry Manilow, and the GRAMMY-winning 8-Bit Big Band. In 2025, Max made his debut as a bandleader on GameChops with Live from Pallet Town, a breakout success that showcased his ability to seamlessly blend jazz tradition with the sounds of contemporary media. Beyond the stage, he co-founded the sold-out VGM Jam Sessions NYC, uniting a vibrant community of musicians and fans. Max’s artistry reflects a rare balance: deep respect for the lineage of jazz and a bold embrace of modern influences. His performances radiate both virtuosity and vision, taking audiences on a journey that is at once classic and cutting-edge. Joining him for this special engagement is Barcelona-born vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Mar Vilaseca, hailed by Hermeto Pascoal as someone who “doesn’t just perform music, she is music.” A graduate of Juilliard’s Jazz Studies program, Mar has performed internationally at festivals from Spain to China to Colombia, and in the U.S. at Birdland, Smalls, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The Django. With her warm sound, original compositions, and magnetic presence, she brings a powerful voice to this residency, making each night a unique meeting of two rising stars shaping the future of jazz. Band Lineup: Max Boiko, trumpet Mar Vilaseca, piano/vocals Guilio Xavier Cetto, bass Brian Sheu, guitar Mike Quigg, drums
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 is proud to present a 4-night residency with trumpeter Max Boiko, one of the most exciting new voices in jazz, joined by the captivating vocalist Mar Vilaseca. A graduate of the Brubeck Institute Fellowship Program and Manhattan School of Music, Max has quickly become a dynamic force in New York’s music scene. He has performed alongside icons including Steve Miller, Julianne Hough, Barry Manilow, and the GRAMMY-winning 8-Bit Big Band. In 2025, Max made his debut as a bandleader on GameChops with Live from Pallet Town, a breakout success that showcased his ability to seamlessly blend jazz tradition with the sounds of contemporary media. Beyond the stage, he co-founded the sold-out VGM Jam Sessions NYC, uniting a vibrant community of musicians and fans. Max’s artistry reflects a rare balance: deep respect for the lineage of jazz and a bold embrace of modern influences. His performances radiate both virtuosity and vision, taking audiences on a journey that is at once classic and cutting-edge. Joining him for this special engagement is Barcelona-born vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Mar Vilaseca, hailed by Hermeto Pascoal as someone who “doesn’t just perform music, she is music.” A graduate of Juilliard’s Jazz Studies program, Mar has performed internationally at festivals from Spain to China to Colombia, and in the U.S. at Birdland, Smalls, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The Django. With her warm sound, original compositions, and magnetic presence, she brings a powerful voice to this residency, making each night a unique meeting of two rising stars shaping the future of jazz. Band Lineup: Max Boiko, trumpet Mar Vilaseca, piano/vocals Guilio Xavier Cetto, bass Brian Sheu, guitar Mike Quigg, drums
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 is proud to present a 4-night residency with trumpeter Max Boiko, one of the most exciting new voices in jazz, joined by the captivating vocalist Mar Vilaseca. A graduate of the Brubeck Institute Fellowship Program and Manhattan School of Music, Max has quickly become a dynamic force in New York’s music scene. He has performed alongside icons including Steve Miller, Julianne Hough, Barry Manilow, and the GRAMMY-winning 8-Bit Big Band. In 2025, Max made his debut as a bandleader on GameChops with Live from Pallet Town, a breakout success that showcased his ability to seamlessly blend jazz tradition with the sounds of contemporary media. Beyond the stage, he co-founded the sold-out VGM Jam Sessions NYC, uniting a vibrant community of musicians and fans. Max’s artistry reflects a rare balance: deep respect for the lineage of jazz and a bold embrace of modern influences. His performances radiate both virtuosity and vision, taking audiences on a journey that is at once classic and cutting-edge. Joining him for this special engagement is Barcelona-born vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Mar Vilaseca, hailed by Hermeto Pascoal as someone who “doesn’t just perform music, she is music.” A graduate of Juilliard’s Jazz Studies program, Mar has performed internationally at festivals from Spain to China to Colombia, and in the U.S. at Birdland, Smalls, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The Django. With her warm sound, original compositions, and magnetic presence, she brings a powerful voice to this residency, making each night a unique meeting of two rising stars shaping the future of jazz. Band Lineup: Max Boiko, trumpet Mar Vilaseca, piano/vocals Guilio Xavier Cetto, bass Brian Sheu, guitar Mike Quigg, 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 is proud to present a 4-night residency with trumpeter Max Boiko, one of the most exciting new voices in jazz, joined by the captivating vocalist Mar Vilaseca. A graduate of the Brubeck Institute Fellowship Program and Manhattan School of Music, Max has quickly become a dynamic force in New York’s music scene. He has performed alongside icons including Steve Miller, Julianne Hough, Barry Manilow, and the GRAMMY-winning 8-Bit Big Band. In 2025, Max made his debut as a bandleader on GameChops with Live from Pallet Town, a breakout success that showcased his ability to seamlessly blend jazz tradition with the sounds of contemporary media. Beyond the stage, he co-founded the sold-out VGM Jam Sessions NYC, uniting a vibrant community of musicians and fans. Max’s artistry reflects a rare balance: deep respect for the lineage of jazz and a bold embrace of modern influences. His performances radiate both virtuosity and vision, taking audiences on a journey that is at once classic and cutting-edge. Joining him for this special engagement is Barcelona-born vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Mar Vilaseca, hailed by Hermeto Pascoal as someone who “doesn’t just perform music, she is music.” A graduate of Juilliard’s Jazz Studies program, Mar has performed internationally at festivals from Spain to China to Colombia, and in the U.S. at Birdland, Smalls, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and The Django. With her warm sound, original compositions, and magnetic presence, she brings a powerful voice to this residency, making each night a unique meeting of two rising stars shaping the future of jazz. Band Lineup: Max Boiko, trumpet Mar Vilaseca, piano/vocals Guilio Xavier Cetto, bass Brian Sheu, guitar Mike Quigg, drums
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 New York City vocalist, Naama, invites audiences to journey through the dreamy soundscape of her latest album Dream With Me. Known for her elegant velvety voice, Naama and her band create a mesmerizing performance that transports listeners to a world of emotion and imagination. Each concert is a celebration of human connection, exploring the concept of dreams, big, small, sweet and those that will never come true. Naama and the band promise an unforgettable evening of music that inspires and uplifts! Inspired by the emotionally direct compositions of Rodgers and Hart, Fields and Hugh, Cole Porter and other great composers and lyricists of the 1930s and ‘40s, Naama has established herself as a prominent voice in the New York City jazz scene. Possessed with an urbane and elegant sound, Naama‘s sensitive interpretation and crisp phrasing have become recognizable elements of her signature style and timeless appeal. Band Lineup: Naama, vocals Art Khu, piano Sam Bevan, bass
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 Prepare for a once in a lifetime explosive music collaboration between the mind bending awe inspiring drumming of Blaque Dynamite accompanied by the colorful n lush textures of Urban Art Orchestra, brought to you by Detroit's very own Legendary Powerhouse Saxophonist and 3x Grammy nominated composer De'Sean Jones.
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 Prepare for a once in a lifetime explosive music collaboration between the mind bending awe inspiring drumming of Blaque Dynamite accompanied by the colorful n lush textures of Urban Art Orchestra, brought to you by Detroit's very own Legendary Powerhouse Saxophonist and 3x Grammy nominated composer De'Sean Jones.
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 Prepare for a once in a lifetime explosive music collaboration between the mind bending awe inspiring drumming of Blaque Dynamite accompanied by the colorful n lush textures of Urban Art Orchestra, brought to you by Detroit's very own Legendary Powerhouse Saxophonist and 3x Grammy nominated composer De'Sean Jones.
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 Prepare for a once in a lifetime explosive music collaboration between the mind bending awe inspiring drumming of Blaque Dynamite accompanied by the colorful n lush textures of Urban Art Orchestra, brought to you by Detroit's very own Legendary Powerhouse Saxophonist and 3x Grammy nominated composer De'Sean Jones.
Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Amanda is a dynamic singer, songwriter, and percussionist, known as one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after artists. Inspired by '90s neo-soul and hip-hop, Amanda invents soulful soundscapes while blending elements of jazz with R&B rhythms, pushing the boundaries of contemporary music. Originally from Sylmar, California, she moved to San Francisco to study under Dr. John Calloway at San Francisco State University. Since then, Amanda’s musical career has flourished, leading to the release of her 2024 EP, ART THERAPY. Featuring original compositions by Amanda, ART THERAPY offers a deep, authentic exploration of love, sex, and adulthood, with raw lyricism and honesty that encourage listeners to embrace the full spectrum of emotions that life brings. Drawing inspiration from visionaries like Beyoncé and Hiatus Kaiyote, this project showcases Amanda’s unique artistry and has become one of the Bay Area’s most exciting new projects, both live and in the studio. Amanda’s musical journey has been marked by performing as a percussionist at The Fillmore and Outside Lands. She has also showcased her vocal talent at Carnaval San Francisco and in a guest appearance with Aaron Frazer at The Wiltern. Supported by highly accomplished collaborators, Amanda continues to captivate audiences and solidify her place in the contemporary music scene. Band Lineup: TBA