Black Cat's Upcoming Shows

Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 JaZzLine INSTITUTE presents The Soul Sessions: an electrifying live music series bringing the Bay Area’s finest to the stage at Black Cat every Wednesday night, March through May. Experience world-class musicianship up close in an intimate setting where jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B collide. Seats are limited. The vibe is undeniable. Make your reservations now while supplies last. The $10 cash tickets are available at the door based on availability. The Soul Sessions at Black Cat Where groove meets spirit. Where legends and rising stars share one stage. Where Wednesday nights feel like church for music lovers. Supported by a Culture Forward grant from The Svane Family Foundation Band Lineup: Andre Thierry, accordion Joe Warner, piano Dante 'Taz' Roberson, drums Michael 'Tiny' Lindsey, 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 Veritus Miller is an emerging pianist, composer, and bandleader from Los Angeles, California. His music encapsulates the key elements of traditional jazz standards, fused with the fresh sounds of the West Coast contemporary jazz idiom. He’s cut from the same cloth as artists like Terrace Martin, Brandon Coleman, Ryan Porter, Thundercat, and is a frequent collaborator with his older cousin Kamasi Washington. At just 21 years old, he's performed on NPR's Tiny Desk, graduated from the Berklee College of Music, and brought his group to jazz festivals across California. He’s a charismatic old soul who captivates audiences with ear-candy melodies and heart-forward compositions like his debut single “Days With You Are Beautiful.” It’s a piece described as “a frenetic yet tightly paced epic” (Hodges, KCRW). Miller's music is a melting pot of black music, which is a direct result of his upbringing in a creative family. His pedagogy includes legendary choreographer Lula Washington, writer, journalist, and entrepreneur Erwin Washington, his mother Tamica Washington-Miller, another great choreographer, dancer, and actress, and his father, the great drummer, educator, and composer Marcus L. Miller. Other artists he’s worked with include Ryan Porter, Jaz Karis, Lil John Roberts, Ami Taf Ra, and he's even supported Stevie Wonder with the UCLA Herb Alpert band (2024). Veritus Miller is considered one of the leading voices of LA’s new jazz movement; on a mission to spread truth, love, positivity, and authenticity through his music. Band Lineup: Veritus Miller, piano Micah Heard, drums Isaac Green, bass Ronnie Heard, tenor saxophone Chris Powe, alto saxophone Ft. Special Guests: Veotis Latchison, vocals Daniel Harris III, trumpet Chili Corder, guitar

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 Pianist, vocalist, and composer Dawn Clement is a joyful and formidable voice in modern jazz. Known for her distinctive sound and boundless versatility, she bridges lyricism and invention with ease. DownBeat writes, “The revelation is Dawn Clement’s piano, always ready with the lyricism or structure the moment needs.” Clement has performed with Jane Ira Bloom, Ron Miles, René Marie, Julian Priester, and Ingrid Jensen, and appears on säje’s GRAMMY-nominated debut album. Her recent release, Delight (May 2025, *Origin records), features Buster Williams and Matt Wilson in a “legacy trio” recorded at the storied Maggie’s Farm in Pennsylvania—an intimate, soulful reflection on connection and lineage. She also has a forthcoming project paying tribute to the music of Blossom Dearie, featuring John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, and Steve Kovalcheck, to be released in April of 2026. Clement serves as Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Jazz and American Improvised Music at Metropolitan State University of Denver, and is the Artistic Director of the Centrum Jazz Workshop. Based in Denver, she remains a vital presence in both the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest music communities. Dear, Ms. Dearie is a project shaped by time, listening, and deep affection for the music of Blossom Dearie. Drawn to her understated brilliance—her swing, humor, and quiet authority at the piano—this recording honors the elegance of her songbook while allowing the music to breathe in the present. The ensemble features Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, artists whose sound, feel, and generosity define what it means to play this music at the highest level, alongside guitarist Steve Kovalcheck, whose warmth and clarity bring a lyrical voice to the band. Produced by drummer Matt Wilson, the project was arranged with care and intention, shaped specifically for this group of musicians. In contrast to more exploratory and original-driven work often associated with the leader’s output, Dear, Ms. Dearie turns toward the song itself—intimate, grounded, and quietly swinging. It is both a tribute and a conversation: with Blossom Dearie, with the tradition, and with the artists who continue to carry it forward. Band Lineup: Dawn Clement, piano/vocals Steve Kovalcheck, guitar John Clayton, bass Jeff Hamilton, 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 Pianist, vocalist, and composer Dawn Clement is a joyful and formidable voice in modern jazz. Known for her distinctive sound and boundless versatility, she bridges lyricism and invention with ease. DownBeat writes, “The revelation is Dawn Clement’s piano, always ready with the lyricism or structure the moment needs.” Clement has performed with Jane Ira Bloom, Ron Miles, René Marie, Julian Priester, and Ingrid Jensen, and appears on säje’s GRAMMY-nominated debut album. Her recent release, Delight (May 2025, *Origin records), features Buster Williams and Matt Wilson in a “legacy trio” recorded at the storied Maggie’s Farm in Pennsylvania—an intimate, soulful reflection on connection and lineage. She also has a forthcoming project paying tribute to the music of Blossom Dearie, featuring John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, and Steve Kovalcheck, to be released in April of 2026. Clement serves as Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Jazz and American Improvised Music at Metropolitan State University of Denver, and is the Artistic Director of the Centrum Jazz Workshop. Based in Denver, she remains a vital presence in both the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest music communities. Dear, Ms. Dearie is a project shaped by time, listening, and deep affection for the music of Blossom Dearie. Drawn to her understated brilliance—her swing, humor, and quiet authority at the piano—this recording honors the elegance of her songbook while allowing the music to breathe in the present. The ensemble features Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, artists whose sound, feel, and generosity define what it means to play this music at the highest level, alongside guitarist Steve Kovalcheck, whose warmth and clarity bring a lyrical voice to the band. Produced by drummer Matt Wilson, the project was arranged with care and intention, shaped specifically for this group of musicians. In contrast to more exploratory and original-driven work often associated with the leader’s output, Dear, Ms. Dearie turns toward the song itself—intimate, grounded, and quietly swinging. It is both a tribute and a conversation: with Blossom Dearie, with the tradition, and with the artists who continue to carry it forward. Band Lineup: Dawn Clement, piano/vocals Steve Kovalcheck, guitar John Clayton, bass Jeff Hamilton, 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 In the second installment of his collaborative series, Jonah Levine brings together a unique combination of artists from across musical and geographic worlds for a one-night-only performance of newly created music. Each edition of the series invites an out-of-town artist to join Levine in the Bay Area for a short residency of writing, recording, and sonic exploration, culminating in a live debut at Black Cat. The result is a set of original music that exists only in the moment it’s performed. This installment features Tommaso Cappellato and Michael "Tiny" Lindsey. Cappellato, an LA-based drummer, producer, and DJ originally from Italy, is the founder of Domanda Music and a driving force behind projects such as Collettivo Immaginario and Explorare. His work blends jazz, electronic, and global influences, and has taken him to stages and festivals around the world. Lindsey, known as “Tiny,” is a New York–born bassist who has become a pillar of the Bay Area music community. A versatile musician with deep roots in jazz, R&B, funk, and gospel, he has performed and toured internationally with artists including John Legend, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Boyz II Men, Common, and Jay-Z, and has appeared on major television programs such as The Tonight Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His playing reflects decades of experience across genres and a lifelong dedication to the craft. Levine, a Bay Area native, spent much of his early career in Los Angeles, performing with artists such as Leon Bridges, contributing to Grammy Award–winning records, and releasing multiple albums both as a bandleader and as a member of Katalyst. Through this series, he brings together distinct musical communities, creating space for spontaneous collaboration between artists who might not otherwise share the stage. Band Lineup: Jonah Levine, piano, trombone Tommaso Cappellato, drums Michael "Tiny" Lindsey, bass