Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Rabiah Kabir is a Jazz flute player who uses her instrument, skill in storytelling and unique style to bend the expectations of what “Jazz” music really is. Born and raised in the East Bay, Rabiah draws from her lived experience as a mixed Black woman to create music that is meditative, contemplative and conceptual. For her, musical memory begins in the kitchen, with her dad playing the sounds of Charles Mingus, Phillip Glass, Erik B. & Rakim, Dead Can Dance, Toots and the Maytals, Compay Segundo and Natacha Atlas (to name a few), as he cooked dinner in their Berkeley home. As she dived into the Bay Area Jazz scene, she noticed how few women surrounded her, a problem that has plagued Jazz since its inception at the turn of the 20th century. Her debut album, “Jezebel: Rewritten” and related Honors Thesis paper from Stanford University, “The Jezebel Flute”, explores themes of Black womanhood and feminism, a core part of Jazz history often overlooked. She hopes the project carves a new place for scholarship surrounding flute players, power and Black feminist artistic expression. Her thesis, winner of the 2025 Stanford University George Fredrickson award, is published on Stanford’s Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity department page. The album,“Jezebel: Rewritten” is available for streaming on October 24, 2025. Rabiah has had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with artists like Murray Low, Zheniia, José Andrés, Taleen, Jesús Díaz and Edgardo Cambon. She is unbelievably grateful for the vibrant and diverse musical community of the Bay Area and strives to celebrate its influence in her music. Band Lineup: Rabiah Kabir: Flute Ethan Buck: Alto Saxophone Jaycie Grady: Drums Leela Paymai: Bass Julian Lopez: Piano Nathan Sariowan: Violin Wesley Larlarb: Guest Piano feature 

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 Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1, San Jose Suite, Creole Soul, Gullah Roots, Folklore and his latest commission, San Juan Hill - A New York Story. His concerts engage, enlighten, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition, thematic improvisation, dance, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. His work is actively connecting the African diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations, evident in his latest release, NAACP Image Award nominated Creole Orchestra which was named #1 Jazz album on Jazzweek’s top 100 of 2024 after spending 7 weeks at #1 on the chart in the summer. His dedication to music as a tool for social uplift has seen him named as a Laureate of the Arts and Letters, Anthony N. Sabga Awards, Caribbean Excellence (2025). He was conferred the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2024) and was awarded a Congressional Citation from the United States (2012). As a sideman he has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack, Chucho Valdes, Marcus Roberts, Marcus Miller, Count Basie Orchestra, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band, Monty Alexander, Gregory Porter, Terri Lyne Carrington, René Marie, David Rudder, Machel Montano and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2025), Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic (2021), Savannah Music Festival (2017), Chamber Music America (2015 & 2021), the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (2012), the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2011) and the Danish Radio Big Band (2025) He currently serves as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music Band lineup: Etienne Charles, trumpet Mikailo Kasha, bass Miles Turk, 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 Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1, San Jose Suite, Creole Soul, Gullah Roots, Folklore and his latest commission, San Juan Hill - A New York Story. His concerts engage, enlighten, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition, thematic improvisation, dance, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. His work is actively connecting the African diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations, evident in his latest release, NAACP Image Award nominated Creole Orchestra which was named #1 Jazz album on Jazzweek’s top 100 of 2024 after spending 7 weeks at #1 on the chart in the summer. His dedication to music as a tool for social uplift has seen him named as a Laureate of the Arts and Letters, Anthony N. Sabga Awards, Caribbean Excellence (2025). He was conferred the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2024) and was awarded a Congressional Citation from the United States (2012). As a sideman he has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack, Chucho Valdes, Marcus Roberts, Marcus Miller, Count Basie Orchestra, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band, Monty Alexander, Gregory Porter, Terri Lyne Carrington, René Marie, David Rudder, Machel Montano and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2025), Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic (2021), Savannah Music Festival (2017), Chamber Music America (2015 & 2021), the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (2012), the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2011) and the Danish Radio Big Band (2025) He currently serves as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music Band lineup: Etienne Charles, trumpet Mikailo Kasha, bass Miles Turk, 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 Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1, San Jose Suite, Creole Soul, Gullah Roots, Folklore and his latest commission, San Juan Hill - A New York Story. His concerts engage, enlighten, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition, thematic improvisation, dance, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. His work is actively connecting the African diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations, evident in his latest release, NAACP Image Award nominated Creole Orchestra which was named #1 Jazz album on Jazzweek’s top 100 of 2024 after spending 7 weeks at #1 on the chart in the summer. His dedication to music as a tool for social uplift has seen him named as a Laureate of the Arts and Letters, Anthony N. Sabga Awards, Caribbean Excellence (2025). He was conferred the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2024) and was awarded a Congressional Citation from the United States (2012). As a sideman he has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack, Chucho Valdes, Marcus Roberts, Marcus Miller, Count Basie Orchestra, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band, Monty Alexander, Gregory Porter, Terri Lyne Carrington, René Marie, David Rudder, Machel Montano and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2025), Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic (2021), Savannah Music Festival (2017), Chamber Music America (2015 & 2021), the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (2012), the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2011) and the Danish Radio Big Band (2025) He currently serves as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music Band lineup: Etienne Charles, trumpet Mikailo Kasha, bass 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 PHER, the Oakland native and global singing sensation formerly known as Chris Turner, is a versatile artist with a solid foundation in both jazz tradition and classic soul. Equally comfortable in either genre, PHER's talent and passion for music have made him a standout figure in the industry. Honing his skills in the vibrant Bay Area music scene through programs like The Young Musicians Program, SF School of the Arts, and the SFJazz Allstars, PHER eventually made his way to New York, where he studied at the New School and collaborated with a star-studded list of jazz, soul, R&B, and hip-hop artists. His dedication to music education led him to join the faculty of his alma mater in 2013, teaching voice to students of all levels, including pop artists such as Sean Kingston, 070Shake, and WolfTyla. PHER's 2013 debut mixtape, "LOVElife is a Challenge," garnered significant success, chronicling his personal growth as both a man and a father. His captivating appearance on Snarky Puppy's 2016 release "Family Dinner Volume Two" showcased his smash single, "Liquid Love." Since then, PHER's music has continued to gain popularity, with his latest single, "Murky," surpassing two million streams on Spotify. The song serves as a powerful representation of hope and the unwavering faith required to pursue unconditional love. Band Lineup: TBA 

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Lorin Benedict is an improvising vocalist (scat singer, essentially) who works in the areas of jazz and related music. He co-leads several small groups dedicated to playing highly structured music in a manifestly loose and playful way. This includes the duo Bleeding Vector, the trio The Holly Martins, and duo projects with drummer Sam Ospovat, vocalist Ron Heglin, bass player Logan Kane, and saxophonist Caroline Davis. He has also, over the past two decades, appeared as a side-man in groups led by musicians such as Howard Wiley among many others. For this performance Lorin will introduce a new group featuring pianist Rumi Abe, double-bassist Alan Jones, and drummer Miles Turk. Band Lineup: Lorin Benedict, vocals Rumi Abe, piano Alan Jones, bass 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 Called “a force on the rise” by JazzTimes magazine, Alison Shearer’s explosive career hits refresh on what it means to be a jazz saxophonist today. Shearer is the kind of artist who is always asking “why.” She wants to find the similarities between seemingly disparate things, and in doing so hopefully find something human in everything. Shearer has performed across the United States, Europe, Canada, and South Asia, both with her quartet and as a member of Red Baraat and Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. She has performed with notable artists such as Kurt Elling, Nate Smith, Charlie Hunter, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Kelly O’Hara, Jason Robert Brown, Josh Groban, and the wonderful Orchestra of St. Luke’s. She has appeared on both NPR’s Tiny Desk and KEXP with Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. Alison gathered her eponymous Quartet in 2015. She writes the group’s music, and their soulful, melodic take on fusion found immediate acclaim in New York City, where the group got its start. Their first record, View From Above, was named one of NPR’s Top Ten Albums of the Year and was an Editor’s Choice in Jazz Times. Her most recent release In The Garden (Pinch Records) came out on October 10, 2025 and was named a best October release by NPR, which led to an interview with Alison Stewart on WNYC. Alison premiered her first ever chamber work for the classical stage in April 2024 to a sold-out audience at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort, South Carolina. The piece, “Apollosis”, commissioned by USCB Chamber Music and written for alto saxophone and piano sextet, got rave reviews and kicked off a flurry of engagements and additional commissions. In 2025 Alison got a record deal with Pinch Records and a second commission from USCB Chamber Music - this time for alto saxophone, marimba, piano, and voice. ROCO Symphony in Houston Texas commissioned Shearer’s first orchestral work, which will be a saxophone concert based on the abstract artwork of her late father, acclaimed LIFE photojournalist, John Shearer. The piece will be premiered at the opening of their 2026 - 2027 season. Alison is a passionate teacher and has maintained a private studio for 18 years. She is on faculty at the Jazz at Lincoln Center High School Jazz Academy and at Jazz House Kids, where her work with young students fosters community building through jazz education. Alison is an endorsing artist with D’Addario Reeds. Band lineup: Alison Shearer, saxes and flute Kevin Bernstein, keys Marty Kenney, bass Diego Ramirez, 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 Called “a force on the rise” by JazzTimes magazine, Alison Shearer’s explosive career hits refresh on what it means to be a jazz saxophonist today. Shearer is the kind of artist who is always asking “why.” She wants to find the similarities between seemingly disparate things, and in doing so hopefully find something human in everything. Shearer has performed across the United States, Europe, Canada, and South Asia, both with her quartet and as a member of Red Baraat and Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. She has performed with notable artists such as Kurt Elling, Nate Smith, Charlie Hunter, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Kelly O’Hara, Jason Robert Brown, Josh Groban, and the wonderful Orchestra of St. Luke’s. She has appeared on both NPR’s Tiny Desk and KEXP with Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. Alison gathered her eponymous Quartet in 2015. She writes the group’s music, and their soulful, melodic take on fusion found immediate acclaim in New York City, where the group got its start. Their first record, View From Above, was named one of NPR’s Top Ten Albums of the Year and was an Editor’s Choice in Jazz Times. Her most recent release In The Garden (Pinch Records) came out on October 10, 2025 and was named a best October release by NPR, which led to an interview with Alison Stewart on WNYC. Alison premiered her first ever chamber work for the classical stage in April 2024 to a sold-out audience at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort, South Carolina. The piece, “Apollosis”, commissioned by USCB Chamber Music and written for alto saxophone and piano sextet, got rave reviews and kicked off a flurry of engagements and additional commissions. In 2025 Alison got a record deal with Pinch Records and a second commission from USCB Chamber Music - this time for alto saxophone, marimba, piano, and voice. ROCO Symphony in Houston Texas commissioned Shearer’s first orchestral work, which will be a saxophone concert based on the abstract artwork of her late father, acclaimed LIFE photojournalist, John Shearer. The piece will be premiered at the opening of their 2026 - 2027 season. Alison is a passionate teacher and has maintained a private studio for 18 years. She is on faculty at the Jazz at Lincoln Center High School Jazz Academy and at Jazz House Kids, where her work with young students fosters community building through jazz education. Alison is an endorsing artist with D’Addario Reeds. Band lineup: Alison Shearer, saxes and flute Kevin Bernstein, keys Marty Kenney, bass Diego Ramirez, 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 Called “a force on the rise” by JazzTimes magazine, Alison Shearer’s explosive career hits refresh on what it means to be a jazz saxophonist today. Shearer is the kind of artist who is always asking “why.” She wants to find the similarities between seemingly disparate things, and in doing so hopefully find something human in everything. Shearer has performed across the United States, Europe, Canada, and South Asia, both with her quartet and as a member of Red Baraat and Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. She has performed with notable artists such as Kurt Elling, Nate Smith, Charlie Hunter, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Kelly O’Hara, Jason Robert Brown, Josh Groban, and the wonderful Orchestra of St. Luke’s. She has appeared on both NPR’s Tiny Desk and KEXP with Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. Alison gathered her eponymous Quartet in 2015. She writes the group’s music, and their soulful, melodic take on fusion found immediate acclaim in New York City, where the group got its start. Their first record, View From Above, was named one of NPR’s Top Ten Albums of the Year and was an Editor’s Choice in Jazz Times. Her most recent release In The Garden (Pinch Records) came out on October 10, 2025 and was named a best October release by NPR, which led to an interview with Alison Stewart on WNYC. Alison premiered her first ever chamber work for the classical stage in April 2024 to a sold-out audience at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort, South Carolina. The piece, “Apollosis”, commissioned by USCB Chamber Music and written for alto saxophone and piano sextet, got rave reviews and kicked off a flurry of engagements and additional commissions. In 2025 Alison got a record deal with Pinch Records and a second commission from USCB Chamber Music - this time for alto saxophone, marimba, piano, and voice. ROCO Symphony in Houston Texas commissioned Shearer’s first orchestral work, which will be a saxophone concert based on the abstract artwork of her late father, acclaimed LIFE photojournalist, John Shearer. The piece will be premiered at the opening of their 2026 - 2027 season. Alison is a passionate teacher and has maintained a private studio for 18 years. She is on faculty at the Jazz at Lincoln Center High School Jazz Academy and at Jazz House Kids, where her work with young students fosters community building through jazz education. Alison is an endorsing artist with D’Addario Reeds. Band lineup: Alison Shearer, saxes and flute Kevin Bernstein, keys Marty Kenney, bass Diego Ramirez, 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 Called “a force on the rise” by JazzTimes magazine, Alison Shearer’s explosive career hits refresh on what it means to be a jazz saxophonist today. Shearer is the kind of artist who is always asking “why.” She wants to find the similarities between seemingly disparate things, and in doing so hopefully find something human in everything. Shearer has performed across the United States, Europe, Canada, and South Asia, both with her quartet and as a member of Red Baraat and Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. She has performed with notable artists such as Kurt Elling, Nate Smith, Charlie Hunter, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Kelly O’Hara, Jason Robert Brown, Josh Groban, and the wonderful Orchestra of St. Luke’s. She has appeared on both NPR’s Tiny Desk and KEXP with Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East. Alison gathered her eponymous Quartet in 2015. She writes the group’s music, and their soulful, melodic take on fusion found immediate acclaim in New York City, where the group got its start. Their first record, View From Above, was named one of NPR’s Top Ten Albums of the Year and was an Editor’s Choice in Jazz Times. Her most recent release In The Garden (Pinch Records) came out on October 10, 2025 and was named a best October release by NPR, which led to an interview with Alison Stewart on WNYC. Alison premiered her first ever chamber work for the classical stage in April 2024 to a sold-out audience at USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort, South Carolina. The piece, “Apollosis”, commissioned by USCB Chamber Music and written for alto saxophone and piano sextet, got rave reviews and kicked off a flurry of engagements and additional commissions. In 2025 Alison got a record deal with Pinch Records and a second commission from USCB Chamber Music - this time for alto saxophone, marimba, piano, and voice. ROCO Symphony in Houston Texas commissioned Shearer’s first orchestral work, which will be a saxophone concert based on the abstract artwork of her late father, acclaimed LIFE photojournalist, John Shearer. The piece will be premiered at the opening of their 2026 - 2027 season. Alison is a passionate teacher and has maintained a private studio for 18 years. She is on faculty at the Jazz at Lincoln Center High School Jazz Academy and at Jazz House Kids, where her work with young students fosters community building through jazz education. Alison is an endorsing artist with D’Addario Reeds. Band lineup: Alison Shearer, saxes and flute Kevin Bernstein, keys Marty Kenney, bass Diego Ramirez, 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 A Sound in Common is a musical project that represents a deep dive into the fascinating world of contemporary jazz. It stands out as a sound journey through the various facets of post-bop jazz. The quartet features the talents of Francesco Patti (tenor saxophone), Andrea Domenici (piano), Giuseppe Cucchiara (double bass), and Andrea Niccolai (drums). Each song of the band is a distinctive musical story, transporting the listener through various emotions and atmospheres. From the metropolitan rhythms of “2048” to the melancholic intimacy of “Daedalus Dream” each piece offers a sound experience that embraces the vastness and depth of the jazz language. Their first album was recorded in November 2022 at the prestigious Sear Sound Studio in New York. The album captures the vibrant and dynamic essence of the New York music scene, bringing fresh and contemporary energy to the modern jazz landscape. Band Lineup: Francesco Patti, tenor saxophone Andrea Domenici, piano Giuseppe Cucchiara, double bass Andrea Niccolai, 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 A Sound in Common is a musical project that represents a deep dive into the fascinating world of contemporary jazz. It stands out as a sound journey through the various facets of post-bop jazz. The quartet features the talents of Francesco Patti (tenor saxophone), Andrea Domenici (piano), Giuseppe Cucchiara (double bass), and Andrea Niccolai (drums). Each song of the band is a distinctive musical story, transporting the listener through various emotions and atmospheres. From the metropolitan rhythms of “2048” to the melancholic intimacy of “Daedalus Dream” each piece offers a sound experience that embraces the vastness and depth of the jazz language. Their first album was recorded in November 2022 at the prestigious Sear Sound Studio in New York. The album captures the vibrant and dynamic essence of the New York music scene, bringing fresh and contemporary energy to the modern jazz landscape. Band Lineup: Francesco Patti, tenor saxophone Andrea Domenici, piano Giuseppe Cucchiara, double bass Andrea Niccolai, 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 A Sound in Common is a musical project that represents a deep dive into the fascinating world of contemporary jazz. It stands out as a sound journey through the various facets of post-bop jazz. The quartet features the talents of Francesco Patti (tenor saxophone), Andrea Domenici (piano), Giuseppe Cucchiara (double bass), and Andrea Niccolai (drums). Each song of the band is a distinctive musical story, transporting the listener through various emotions and atmospheres. From the metropolitan rhythms of “2048” to the melancholic intimacy of “Daedalus Dream” each piece offers a sound experience that embraces the vastness and depth of the jazz language. Their first album was recorded in November 2022 at the prestigious Sear Sound Studio in New York. The album captures the vibrant and dynamic essence of the New York music scene, bringing fresh and contemporary energy to the modern jazz landscape. Band Lineup: Francesco Patti, tenor saxophone Andrea Domenici, piano Giuseppe Cucchiara, double bass Andrea Niccolai, 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 Turn down the lights and lean in. This Valentine’s Day weekend, Black Cat sets the mood with a sultry, genre-blurring night led by Courtney Knott, James “StickNasty” Small, and Jonah Levine: three artists whose chemistry, groove, and emotional depth are made for romance after dark. Courtney Knott, a classically trained vocalist, composer, producer, and multidisciplinary artist whose voice moves effortlessly between velvet-soft intimacy and cinematic power. A Berklee graduate who has performed everywhere from the White House to Boston Symphony Hall, Knott brings a sensual, otherworldly presence shaped by her work in music, narrative, and performance. Her sound is lush, expressive, and deeply felt and invites you to slow dance with the shadows. Driving the heartbeat of the night is James “StickNasty” Small, an Oakland-based drummer, producer, and actor known for his unshakeable pocket and impeccable taste. A longtime collaborator of 3x Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito, Small blends deep groove with restraint and intention, creating rhythms that feel both primal and tender—the kind that keep bodies close and heads nodding all night long. Rounding out the trio is Jonah Levine, a composer, producer, and sonic architect whose work spans jazz, soul, hip-hop, and global influences. With credits alongside Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Jhene Aiko, and more, Levine brings a romantic emotional palette shaped by themes of love, loss, and vulnerability. His playing is spacious, textured, and raw—perfectly tuned to Valentine’s energy. Together, these artists create an immersive late-night experience: sensual grooves, lush harmonies, and slow-burning improvisation designed for lovers, friends, and anyone craving connection. Whether you’re celebrating romance or simply the beauty of feeling something deeply, this is Valentine’s at Black Cat—intimate, intoxicating, and unforgettable. Band Lineup: Courtney Knott, vocals James Small, drums Jonah Levine, keys 

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 INCLUDES: Delicious 3-course dinner Turn down the lights and lean in. This Valentine’s Day weekend, Black Cat sets the mood with a sultry, genre-blurring night led by Courtney Knott, James “StickNasty” Small, and Jonah Levine: three artists whose chemistry, groove, and emotional depth are made for romance after dark. Courtney Knott, a classically trained vocalist, composer, producer, and multidisciplinary artist whose voice moves effortlessly between velvet-soft intimacy and cinematic power. A Berklee graduate who has performed everywhere from the White House to Boston Symphony Hall, Knott brings a sensual, otherworldly presence shaped by her work in music, narrative, and performance. Her sound is lush, expressive, and deeply felt and invites you to slow dance with the shadows. Driving the heartbeat of the night is James “StickNasty” Small, an Oakland-based drummer, producer, and actor known for his unshakeable pocket and impeccable taste. A longtime collaborator of 3x Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito, Small blends deep groove with restraint and intention, creating rhythms that feel both primal and tender—the kind that keep bodies close and heads nodding all night long. Rounding out the trio is Jonah Levine, a composer, producer, and sonic architect whose work spans jazz, soul, hip-hop, and global influences. With credits alongside Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Jhene Aiko, and more, Levine brings a romantic emotional palette shaped by themes of love, loss, and vulnerability. His playing is spacious, textured, and raw—perfectly tuned to Valentine’s energy. Together, these artists create an immersive late-night experience: sensual grooves, lush harmonies, and slow-burning improvisation designed for lovers, friends, and anyone craving connection. Whether you’re celebrating romance or simply the beauty of feeling something deeply, this is Valentine’s at Black Cat—intimate, intoxicating, and unforgettable. Band Lineup: Courtney Knott, vocals James Small, drums Jonah Levine, keys 

Tickets: $171.15, $197.65 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 5:30 9:30 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:45 Turn down the lights and lean in. This Valentine’s Day weekend, Black Cat sets the mood with a sultry, genre-blurring night led by Courtney Knott, James “StickNasty” Small, and Jonah Levine: three artists whose chemistry, groove, and emotional depth are made for romance after dark. Courtney Knott, a classically trained vocalist, composer, producer, and multidisciplinary artist whose voice moves effortlessly between velvet-soft intimacy and cinematic power. A Berklee graduate who has performed everywhere from the White House to Boston Symphony Hall, Knott brings a sensual, otherworldly presence shaped by her work in music, narrative, and performance. Her sound is lush, expressive, and deeply felt and invites you to slow dance with the shadows. Driving the heartbeat of the night is James “StickNasty” Small, an Oakland-based drummer, producer, and actor known for his unshakeable pocket and impeccable taste. A longtime collaborator of 3x Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito, Small blends deep groove with restraint and intention, creating rhythms that feel both primal and tender—the kind that keep bodies close and heads nodding all night long. Rounding out the trio is Jonah Levine, a composer, producer, and sonic architect whose work spans jazz, soul, hip-hop, and global influences. With credits alongside Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Jhene Aiko, and more, Levine brings a romantic emotional palette shaped by themes of love, loss, and vulnerability. His playing is spacious, textured, and raw—perfectly tuned to Valentine’s energy. Together, these artists create an immersive late-night experience: sensual grooves, lush harmonies, and slow-burning improvisation designed for lovers, friends, and anyone craving connection. Whether you’re celebrating romance or simply the beauty of feeling something deeply, this is Valentine’s at Black Cat—intimate, intoxicating, and unforgettable. Band Lineup: Courtney Knott, vocals James Small, drums Jonah Levine, keys INCLUDES: Delicious 3-course dinner — STANDARD SEATING $125 includes a delicious 3 course dinner $70 and performance from Courtney Knott, James Small & Jonah Levine service charge 22% = $27.50 sales tax 8.63% = 13.16 processing fee =$5.50 total= $171.15 PREMIUM SEATING $145 includes a delicious 3 course dinner $70 and performance from Courtney Knott, James Small & Jonah Levine service charge 22% = $31.90 sales tax 8.63% = $15.26 processing fee = $ 5.50 total = $197.65 Note: Everyone on the reservation must participate. These will be the only dinner options. We will not have an a la carte menu for Valentine's Day. 

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Eytan Schillinger-Hyman is an accomplished bassist and composer born and raised in San Francisco and based in New York City, who is renowned for his creativity and groove on both upright and electric bass. Eytan is a recent graduate of The Juilliard School, with a Master’s degree in Jazz Bass Performance, where he studied under the mentorship of jazz virtuosos Gerald Cannon, Ron Carter, Ben Wolfe, Donald Vega and Billy Drummond. With a vibrant career that spans the jazz scenes of New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, and more, Eytan has performed at renowned festivals and household venues including BlueNote NYC, Dizzy's Jazz at Lincoln Center, SFJAZZ, The Anthem DC (opening for Lalah Hathaway), DC Jazz Festival, The Monterey Jazz Festival, and Smalls among many others. He plays for Matthew Whitaker and Langston Hughes II and has performed with acclaimed musicians such as Quincy Phillips, Lucas Pino, Mike King, Christopher McBride, Lawrence Fields and more. He also holds dual degrees in Jazz Bass Performance and Sociology from Oberlin College and Conservatory, where he studied and collaborated with jazz legends such as Billy Hart, Gary Bartz, and Eddie Henderson. When he is not on the road, you can find him playing regularly on the New York City scene with a myriad of artists, including his identical twin brother and pianist, Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman. Band Lineup: Eytan Schillinger-Hyman, bass Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman, piano Langston Hughes II, alto saxophone Miles Turk, drums