Black Cat's Upcoming Shows

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 Award-winning pianist and composer Brandon Goldberg has been playing piano and making music since he was three years old. Critics have praised his “unassailable technique, advanced harmonic understanding, a deep sense of swing and, most impressively, a clarity and plethora of ideas executed to near-perfection.” – Downbeat Magazine Goldberg has performed at renowned jazz festivals worldwide, including the Newport Jazz Festival, SFJazz, PDX Jazz, Litchfield, Twin Cities, Caramoor, NCPA Mumbai Jazz Festival, Santander Jazz in Spain, and Ystad Jazz in Sweden. He has also graced the stages of prestigious jazz clubs, such as Dizzy’s Club, Smoke Jazz Club, Mezzrow, and Birdland Theater in New York, as well as The Side Door Jazz Club in Connecticut, and Marian’s Jazz Room in Switzerland, just to name a few. Goldberg released his third album, “Brandon Goldberg Trio: Live at Dizzy’s” in 2024. The album is described as a “prodigious work, wrapped in tradition and steered with refreshing contemporaneity. A testament to shared musical vision, this album showcases Goldberg’s musicianship” - Lydia Liebman PR. The “song selection and sequencing are exquisite...Impeccable sense of time, spotless communication with the accompaniment, unhurriedness, fidelity to melody and harmonic structure.” – Dark Blue Notes. Goldberg has released two other albums which also received critical acclaim – “In Good Time” (2021) and “LET’S PLAY!” (2019) - both were recognized as top albums of the year, earning four-star reviews from Downbeat Magazine. Goldberg often collaborates with David Foster, recently playing at the iconic Hollywood Bowl alongside Chris Botti and making memorable appearances with Katharine McPhee on Good Morning America and Live with Kelly and Mark accompanying as she performed songs from her new album with David Foster, Christmas Songs. Goldberg has also written original music for television and his compositions were featured in 1923 and Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Goldberg is a 2024 YoungArts Winner with Distinction, the youngest semifinalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition and youngest recipient of the 2022 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award. Band Lineup: Brandon Goldberg, piano David Wong, bass Aaron Kimmel, drums

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Hailing from Colorado, Alan Jones is a formidable bassist and composer living in San Francisco. Regularly performing with a wide ranging array of the Bay’s finest, he strives to bring a sensitive and uplifting personal touch to every musical environment he inhabits. He has performed at venues and festivals such as SFJAZZ, the Monterey Future is Now Festival, the Atheneum, the Black Cat, and many more alongside leading artists such as Anthony Wilson, Lorin Benedict, Patrick Wolff, Nicole McCabe, and Veotis Latchison, as well as with his own groups. Band Lineup: Alan Jones, bass Lucas Davis, trumpet Michael Potter, piano Miles Turk, 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 Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett and a few surprises. A constant presence on stages across the USA, Europe, and Asia, Frank frequently performs at New York's iconic Birdland Jazz Club. He has collaborated with artists like The Smashing Pumpkins, Beyoncé, and John Legend. His documentary, Sugar Jazz, directed by Colin Donner, will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival. Frank's recent works, including “Tokyo #9” with Jimmy Chamberlin, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts, while Love Supreme Collective topped the iTunes Jazz Charts. He’s also known for his collaborations with prominent artists and countless media features, including The New York Times and NPR. Frank has won numerous accolades, including an IMA award and induction into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. Despite overcoming significant adversity after a serious accident, he remains one of the most in-demand musicians today, committed to giving back through various charitable efforts. Band Lineup: TBD

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 Frank will celebrate the anniversary of his #1 charting album, Love Supreme Collective, while honoring the 100th birthdays of John Coltrane and Miles Davis with classics from both legends. He’ll also perform tracks from his new #1 Billboard charting album, Set Me Free, alongside beloved tunes he’s recorded with Tony Bennett and a few surprises. A constant presence on stages across the USA, Europe, and Asia, Frank frequently performs at New York's iconic Birdland Jazz Club. He has collaborated with artists like The Smashing Pumpkins, Beyoncé, and John Legend. His documentary, Sugar Jazz, directed by Colin Donner, will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival. Frank's recent works, including “Tokyo #9” with Jimmy Chamberlin, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts, while Love Supreme Collective topped the iTunes Jazz Charts. He’s also known for his collaborations with prominent artists and countless media features, including The New York Times and NPR. Frank has won numerous accolades, including an IMA award and induction into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. Despite overcoming significant adversity after a serious accident, he remains one of the most in-demand musicians today, committed to giving back through various charitable efforts. Band Lineup: TBD