Black Cat's Upcoming Shows

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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

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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

Singer-songwriter Sami Stevens harnesses Jazz, Soul, Folk and Indie Rock influences to create truly intimate original music. Accompanying herself on piano or Wurlitzer, Sami delivers dynamic, personal performances deeply steeped in the lineage of the great American singer-songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s.

In 2023, Sami released her debut solo album ‘Morning’ on Sunnyside Records. Born from a love of classic American music and an ear for storytelling, ‘Morning’ showcases Stevens’ rich vocal delivery as it ebbs between intimate personal stories and stunning symphonic textures, treating the vastness of the human condition with painterly impressions and an empathetic disposition. Glide Magazine wrote “Sami Stevens did more than impress with her first solo outing, she quickly established herself as one of the most promising songwriters to appear in the past few years.”

Sami is also an avid collaborator; fresh off of a two year run with nine-time Grammy winner Norah Jones on auxiliary keys and background vocals as Norah toured her 2024 release ‘Visions.’ Other ongoing collaborations include Rose Thorne by Kenny Wollesen, I Insist by Kazemde George, The Way I Feel Inside by Marty Isenberg, Brave New World by Tredici Bacci, and a new one woman show by John Zorn and Jesse Harris, currently in development.

Band Lineup:

TBA

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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30

Amanda Addleman is a New York City–based, San Francisco–raised vocalist, pianist, composer, arranger, and educator.

For this special concert, she will present a collection of pieces that explore the fusion of her two worlds: firm Bay Area roots and a growing presence in New York City. She brings a rooted yet unmistakably modern voice to the jazz landscape, grounded in a sincere reverence for the great jazz traditions of the last century. Her interpretations of the canon are purposeful and exciting, imbued with nuance and a sense of discovery that keeps familiar standards feeling fresh and personal.

As a composer and arranger, she expands the music with original works and jazz-hued interpretations that draw seamlessly from contemporary folk, R&B, and pop. The result is a sound that feels both sophisticated and accessible, without ever losing its center. Addleman’s musical identity is cohesive, expressive, and forward-looking, honoring the past while confidently shaping her own place within it.

Addleman holds a Master’s degree from Manhattan School of Music and a Bachelor’s degree from Berklee College of Music. She is currently on faculty at Long Island University’s Roc Nation School of Music, as well as the Manhattan School of Music Precollege Division.

Her most recent release, Into the Light, is a collection of pieces that contrast the light and dark moments of her life and career. It has received praise from critics and musicians alike and is available on streaming services.

Band Lineup:

Amanda Addleman, vocals/piano

Nico Martinez, acoustic bass

Zach Adleman, drums 

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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

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

David Kikoski is a Grammy-nominated jazz pianist known for his virtuosic technique, versatility, and innovative approach. With over three decades of performing and recording, he has collaborated with jazz legends including Roy Haynes, the Brecker Brothers, Pat Metheny, Chris Potter, and the Charles Mingus Big Band, establishing himself as a sought-after presence on the global jazz scene. Blending bebop, post-bop, and contemporary jazz, Kikoski’s dynamic, spontaneous, and deeply swinging style continues to inspire audiences worldwide.

Dave and Smitty were contemporaries at Berklee College of Music in Boston in the early 1980s, and Ralph was already active on the Boston scene at the time, so Dave played with both Ralph and Smitty during those years.

Dave and Ralph later crossed paths again through Roy Haynes' band and recorded together in the late 1980s. Although their paths diverged for many years, they renewed their collaboration in 2025 with a month-long European tour, followed by a new recording project and performances in Northern California and British Columbia in early 2026. Dave and Smitty also reunited on vibraphonist John Locke's 1993 recording Wire Walker

When plans for the Black Cat residency came together, Dave reached out to Ralph, and the two of them invited Smitty to revisit those longstanding musical connections. Rob, from a younger generation and active on the Los Angeles scene, came highly recommended by Ralph.

Band Lineup:

David Kikoski, piano

Ralph Moore, tenor saxophone

Marvin “Smitty” Smith, drums

Rob Moreno, bass