Black Cat's Upcoming Shows

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

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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

Deep-groove jazz fusion where soulful originals meet timeless classics from Miles to Stevie.

Celebrated bassist Victor Little brings Inner Portrait to Black Cat—an evening featuring music from his acclaimed debut album, recent original singles, and heartfelt tributes to some of his biggest inspirations, from Miles Davis to Stevie Wonder. Expect a rich blend of jazz, funk, fusion, R&B, and soul, driven by masterful musicianship and infectious groove.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Little has performed alongside Booker T. Jones, Patti Austin, Bernard Purdie, Robert Walter, Joyce Cooling, Brian Simpson, Steve Cole, and many more. His debut album Inner Portrait features Dennis Chambers, Ruslan Sirota, and Thomas Pridgen, while his recent releases continue to showcase his signature blend of tradition, innovation, and unmistakable bass-driven sound.

Band Lineup:

Victor Little — bass

Hassan Hurd — drums

John Palowitch — saxophone

Jason Butler — keyboards

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

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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30

Bold, soulful trumpet-led jazz where R&B, funk, neo-soul, hip-hop, and deep groove meet.

Trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Daniel Harris III returns to Black Cat with a sound that feels modern, alive, and rooted in serious musical fire. His performances move between hard-hitting original compositions, warm melodic storytelling, and the kind of groove that pulls the room in.

A rising artist from Stockton, California, Harris has performed with Terrace Martin, Stevie Wonder, Jahari Stampley, and Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few, with appearances on major stages including Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center. His debut album, Ubuntu, sets the tone for an artist building something bold, soulful, and deeply connected.

Expect a night of sharp trumpet, rich rhythm, and forward-moving jazz from a band built to make the room feel electric.

Band Lineup:

Daniel Harris III, Trumpet

Elder Gindroz, Piano

Ryan Jackson-Embola, Bass

Victor Cyrus Franklin III, Drums

Tickets: $20 , $30, $40 , $50 , $60

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7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00

9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45

High-impact “athletic jazz” driven by power, precision, Afro-Cuban fire, and serious piano virtuosity.

Grammy-nominated pianist Max Haymer makes his Black Cat debut with a trio built for drama, momentum, and explosive live interplay. Known for his decade as pianist and musical director for 10-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, Haymer also collaborates with acclaimed vocalist Jane Monheit.

His sets move from striking original compositions to reimagined Broadway and jazz standards, all charged with rhythmic intensity, emotional weight, and flashes of Afro-Cuban heat. A recent South Arts Jazz Road Award recipient, Haymer brings a muscular, cinematic sound that lands hard in the room.

Band Lineup:

Max Haymer, piano

Nick Campbell, bass

Rick Montalbano, drums