Shows - Black Cat

Frank Catalano’s Miles and Coltrane Centennial Celebration

Residency

Sun, Jun 07

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:

Frank Catalano, saxophone

Matt Clark, piano

Scott Amendola drums

Lisa Mezzacappa, bass

Kazemde George

Wed, Jun 10

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Brooklyn-based saxophonist Kazemde George, a rising star in modern improvised music, creates unique musical landscapes by blending different traditions from within the African diaspora, from Bebop to Rumba, Bossa Nova, Hip Hop, and more. With his Harvard neurobiology background and New England Conservatory jazz mastery, George’s innovative compositions and profound musicianship have established him as one of today’s most exciting and intellectually compelling artists. He is joined by Giulio Xavier and Miles Turk to explore the chord-less tenor trio sound with songs from his recent release 'Ocean Passage'. Band Lineup: Kazemde George, Saxophone Giulio Xavier Cetto, Bass Miles Turk, Drums

Veotis Latchison

Thu, Jun 11

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 Veotis Latchison is an innovative songwriter, producer, and vocalist from Oakland, California. His artistic expression is deeply influenced by a mix of hip hop, R&B, soul, and jazz, drawing inspiration from artists like James Brown, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Big yuki, Robert Glasper etc. widely known as a strong spirited Vocalist Veotis plays extensively throughout the bay and beyond. His original music is best described as “Epic story tellings of a young man trying for better”. Incorporating colorful and expansive melodies with poetry comparable to Nat king Cole, Cy Colman and Biggie Smalls. Band Lineup: Veotis Latchison, vocals Michael Potter, piano JC Grady, drums Nico Colucci, sax

Greg Abate Quartet

Residency

Fri, Jun 12

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

Greg Abate is an American jazz saxophonist, flutist, and composer known for his fiery bebop and hard-bop style. A Berklee-trained musician, he performed early in his career with Ray Charles and later with the Artie Shaw Orchestra under Dick Johnson. Over decades of international touring and recording, Abate has built a reputation as one of the leading modern interpreters of the bebop tradition.

Legendary saxophonist Phil Woods praised him, saying: “Greg Abate is one of the most exciting saxophonists around today... a hard-driving player who swings like mad.”

His accolades include induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame (2016), multiple appearances on the JazzWeek Chart, and longstanding recognition as a respected performer, recording artist, and educator.

Greg is in the top 5 Alto Saxophonists in the Downbeat Readers Poll. Greg has an impressive discography in clouding playing on his records such as Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Claudio Roditi, Billy Hart, Kenny Washington, George Mraz, Rufus Reid, Hilton Ruiz, James Williams, Richie Cole, Ray Drummond, Ben Riley and many others!

Get ready for an incredible weekend of jazz!

Band Lineup:

Greg Abate, saxophone

Ben Stolorow, piano

Essiet Okon Essiet, bass

Deszon Claiborne, drums (6/12)

Austin Harris, drums (6/13)

Sylvia Cuenca, drums (6/14)

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