Black Cat's Upcoming Shows

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

INSTANT ALTER is a new Future Fusion group led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste (Stanley Clarke, Julius Rodriguez, Kassa Overall) and vocalist Natasha Agrama (S.Clarke, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Austin Peralta).

In a world full of one-dimensional and referential musical stylings, INSTANT ALTER cuts through the noise with a fearlessly genre-bending and extremely fresh sound that blends jazz, rock, soul, storytelling, and the celebratory spirit of the Brazilian Tropicalia movement. INSTANT ALTER blends a shapeshifting mix of styles to define one of the future sounds of jazz and beyond. Led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste and vocalist Natasha Agrama, their chordless quartet teams with rising stars Brandon Rose and Myles Martin to create an unprecedented musical adventure. With roots alongside icons from Stanley Clarke and Carlos Santana to Thundercat and Jon Batiste, INSTANT ALTER proves that progressive music can be both imaginative and healing, pushing the boundaries of artistic voices today.

Band Lineup:

Emilio Modeste - Saxophone + Electronics

Natasha Agrama - Vocals + Electronics

Brandon Rose - Bass + Electronics

Myles Martin - 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

INSTANT ALTER is a new Future Fusion group led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste (Stanley Clarke, Julius Rodriguez, Kassa Overall) and vocalist Natasha Agrama (S.Clarke, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Austin Peralta).

In a world full of one-dimensional and referential musical stylings, INSTANT ALTER cuts through the noise with a fearlessly genre-bending and extremely fresh sound that blends jazz, rock, soul, storytelling, and the celebratory spirit of the Brazilian Tropicalia movement. INSTANT ALTER blends a shapeshifting mix of styles to define one of the future sounds of jazz and beyond. Led by saxophonist Emilio Modeste and vocalist Natasha Agrama, their chordless quartet teams with rising stars Brandon Rose and Myles Martin to create an unprecedented musical adventure. With roots alongside icons from Stanley Clarke and Carlos Santana to Thundercat and Jon Batiste, INSTANT ALTER proves that progressive music can be both imaginative and healing, pushing the boundaries of artistic voices today.

Band Lineup:

Emilio Modeste - Saxophone + Electronics

Natasha Agrama - Vocals + Electronics

Brandon Rose - Bass + Electronics

Myles Martin - 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

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

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50

(price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee)

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