Black Cat's Upcoming Shows

Tickets: $20 , $30, $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

Bright, cathartic modern jazz built on original compositions, deep swing, and the kind of ensemble chemistry that lifts the whole room.

Pianist, composer, and bandleader Joe Block brings his quintet to Black Cat in celebration of There Is Always Hope, his debut album leading his own ensemble and his first record built entirely from original compositions. Released September 25 on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Blue Engine Records, the album is a bold, optimistic statement shaped by seven years of writing, collaboration, and musical trust.

Block’s résumé is already stacked with the kind of credits that make him one of the most compelling young artists in modern jazz:

• Finalist for the prestigious APA National Piano Competition, awarded in jazz only once every five years

• 2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award recipient

• Recognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers”

• Performed with Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Gary Bartz

• Appeared at Carnegie Hall, Village Vanguard, and the Apollo Theater

• Associate musical director and pianist for George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway

With trumpet, saxophone, bass, drums, and Block’s piano at the center, this quintet brings the album to life with sharp interplay, emotional range, and serious forward motion.

Band Lineup:

Joe Block, piano/compositions

Noah Halpern, trumpet

Dylan Band, tenor/soprano saxophones

Sam Harris, bass

Miguel Russell, 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

Bright, cathartic modern jazz built on original compositions, deep swing, and the kind of ensemble chemistry that lifts the whole room.

Pianist, composer, and bandleader Joe Block brings his quintet to Black Cat in celebration of There Is Always Hope, his debut album leading his own ensemble and his first record built entirely from original compositions. Released September 25 on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Blue Engine Records, the album is a bold, optimistic statement shaped by seven years of writing, collaboration, and musical trust.

Block’s résumé is already stacked with the kind of credits that make him one of the most compelling young artists in modern jazz:

• Finalist for the prestigious APA National Piano Competition, awarded in jazz only once every five years

• 2024 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award recipient

• Recognized by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers”

• Performed with Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Gary Bartz

• Appeared at Carnegie Hall, Village Vanguard, and the Apollo Theater

• Associate musical director and pianist for George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway

With trumpet, saxophone, bass, drums, and Block’s piano at the center, this quintet brings the album to life with sharp interplay, emotional range, and serious forward motion.

Band Lineup:

Joe Block, piano/compositions

Noah Halpern, trumpet

Dylan Band, tenor/soprano saxophones

Sam Harris, bass

Miguel Russell, drums

Tickets: $15.50 - $25.50

7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

Where groove meets spirit—an intimate Wednesday-night collision of jazz, soul, gospel, funk, and R&B.

JaZzLine INSTITUTE Presents The Soul Sessions

The Soul Sessions bring some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians to Black Cat for a weekly night built around deep groove, soulful improvisation, and the energy that happens when world-class players meet in an intimate room.

Led by pianist Joe Warner, with Dante “Taz” Roberson on drums and Michael “Tiny” Lindsey on bass, the series brings together legends, rising stars, and special guests for music that moves freely between jazz, gospel, funk, soul, and R&B. No two nights are quite the same.

This week, Andre Thierry joins the show, bringing his unmistakable blend of Zydeco, blues, funk, soul, and French-Kreole tradition.

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.

Supported by a Culture Forward grant from The Svane Family Foundation

Band Lineup:

Joe Warner - piano

Dante “Taz” Roberson - drums

Michael “Tiny” Lindsey - bass

Andre Thierry - Accordion

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

Poetic, boundary-crossing modern jazz where acoustic lyricism meets electronic texture, classical color, and hip-hop influence.

French-American quartet NO(w) Beauty arrives at Black Cat with a sound that feels cinematic, searching, and deeply human. Their acclaimed debut established them as one of contemporary jazz’s most distinctive new voices, earning honors from Jazz Magazine, Jazz News, Académie Charles Cros, FIP, and the Académie du Jazz.

Their new album, (un)Seen, expands that language with electronic textures, string arrangements, and a collaboration with folk artist Sam Amidon. The result is modern jazz with emotional weight, stylistic freedom, and a strong sense of beauty beneath the surface.

Band Lineup:

Enzo Carniel, piano

Hermon Mehari, trumpet

Damien Varaillon, double bass

Stéphane Adsuar, drums