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 Huney Knuckles brings high-voltage funk, deep-pocket grooves, and world-class musicianship to the Black Cat stage—this time joined by legends Eddie M (Prince, Sheila E) and Tony Lindsay (Santana, Maze) for an unforgettable night of soul and celebration. Led by keyboard bass wizard Kevin Wong and Booker T. Jones touring drummer Darian Gray, the band delivers airtight rhythms, blazing guitar work, and mind-bending solos that keep the room moving. Since their debut Huney Knuckle Scuffle (2023), Huney Knuckles has become one of the Bay Area’s most exciting live acts, praised for “grooves for days” and show-stopping energy. Expect funky originals, soulful vocals, and next-level jams—plus the live debut of their new single “Soul Power.” Band Lineup: Tony Lindsay, vocals Eddie M, alto sax Clark Sims, guitar Kevin Wong, keys/key bass Darian Gray, 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 Led by multi-instrumentalist and composer Steven Lugerner, SLUGish Ensemble creates lush, city-inspired jazz rooted in the spirit of San Francisco. Anchored by expressive bass clarinet and powered by top Bay Area improvisers, the group blends flowing melodies, rich textures, and deep groove into immersive, story-driven music. Lugerner has earned critical acclaim for albums including In Solitude, An Eight Out of Nine, and Urban Crawl, with praise from The New York Times and The Village Voice. A longtime leader in the jazz community and Director of Educational and Festival Programming at Stanford Jazz Workshop, he has collaborated with Fred Hersch, Myra Melford, Taylor Eigsti, and many more. With SLUGish Ensemble, Lugerner brings his depth of experience into performances that are intimate, expansive, and unmistakably San Francisco. Band Lineup: Steven Lugerner - Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone Justin Rock - Guitar Rumi Abe - Piano Michael Potter - Synthesizer Giulio Xavier Cetto - Bass Michael Mitchell - 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 Please note we will only be serving a prix fixe dinner option $59 Amuse: House chips , French onion dip ………………………............................................................ Rustic French bread: whipped butter, maldon salt. ………………………............................................................. Appetizer - Beet Carpaccio: goat cheese, lemon EVO, balsamic, and pistachios. OR - Crab Cakes: with sauce Newberg. ………………………............................................................ Entree - Seared Coho Salmon leek fondue , saffron roasted potatoes , and blistered snap peas OR - Wagyu Steak: 8oz seared wagyu top sirloin with cognac cream sauce, 50/50 potatoes, and roasted broccolini OR - Vegetarian Option: Vegetable Curry ………………………............................................................ Dessert Chocolate Ganache , Key Lime Pie , Flan made in-house. Note: Everyone on the reservation must participate. These will be the only dinner options. We will not have an a la carte menu for Friday 2/13/26. *A 22% service fee , Sales Tax 8.63% and A 5.50 ticket and processing fee will be added to all checks . The service fee is not a tip or gratuity and is an added fee controlled by the restaurant to ensure a living wage for all of our employees.* 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 

Black Cat Valentines Day Special Night includes a lovely 3 course dinner and a spectacular performance by LA vocal sensation COURTNEY KNOTT and ensemble including James Small & Jonah Levine. See details below. 7:00 show: Doors @ 5:30 9:30 show: Bar @ 5:30 , 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 Amuse: House chips , French onion dip ………………………............................................................ Rustic French bread: whipped butter, maldon salt. ………………………............................................................. Appetizer - Beet Carpaccio: goat cheese, lemon EVO, balsamic, and pistachios. OR - Crab Cakes: with sauce Newberg. ………………………............................................................ Entree - Seared Coho Salmon leek fondue , saffron roasted potatoes , and blistered snap peas OR - Wagyu Steak: 8oz seared wagyu top sirloin with cognac cream sauce, 50/50 potatoes, and roasted broccolini OR - Vegetarian Option: Vegetable Curry ………………………............................................................ Dessert Chocolate Ganache , Key Lime Pie , Flan made in-house. TWO SEATINGS: EARLY SEATING Starts at 5:30 for the 7:00 show. LATE SEATING Starts at 8:45, for the 9:30 show STANDARD SEATING $125 service charge 22% = $27.50 sales tax 8.63% = 13.16 processing fee =$5.50 total= $171.15 ( drinks not included ) PREMIUM SEATING $145 service charge 22% = $31.90 sales tax 8.63% = $15.26 processing fee = $ 5.50 total = $197.65 ( drinks not included ) 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. The service fee is not a tip or gratuity and is an added fee controlled by the restaurant to ensure a living wage for all of our employees. 

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 UK-based pianist, singer, and producer Reuben James brings a soulful blend of jazz, funk, R&B, and pop to the Black Cat stage. After cutting his teeth on Birmingham’s jazz circuit and performing regularly at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s, Reuben has emerged as a true “musician’s musician,” collaborating with artists including Stormzy, Sam Smith, Disclosure, James Bay, and Marcus Mumford. Equally at home as a bandleader and songwriter, Reuben crafts an intuitive, groove-driven sound rooted in classic soul and funk while channeling contemporary R&B and pop. His releases—from Slow Down to Tunnel Vision and Champagne Kisses—have earned over 50 million streams and widespread acclaim. Expect virtuosic playing, irresistible grooves, and a late-night set that moves seamlessly between jazz sophistication and modern soul. Band Lineup: TBA 

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 Henry Plumb, 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 “Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “galvanizing presence” (the New Yorker) and her alluring musical presentation have made her “a charming young steward of the mainstream Jazz tradition.” (The New York Times) Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A Jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 19 albums as a leader and has performed in more than 25 countries, both in concert and on TV. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Album of the Year in the NYC Jazz Record (2018, 2020, 2023) and Pianist and Vocalist of the Year (2019) by Hot House Magazine. She regularly appears in both the Jazz Journalist Awards and Downbeats Rising Star Critics Poll. In San Francisco, Champian Fulton joins forces with Swedish saxophone and clarinet virtuoso Klas Lindquist. This stellar duo, riding the wave of acclaim for their captivating 2025 album At Home—recently named a finalist for the prestigious Académie du Jazz Grand Prix as one of the best jazz recordings of the year—brings effortless chemistry to the stage, blending Fulton's soulful voice and dazzling piano with Lindquist's lyrical reeds for a night of pure musical magic that's not to be missed. Band lineup: Champian Fulton, piano, vocals Klas Lindquist, alto sax, clarinet Nico Martinez, bass James Gallagher, 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 “Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “galvanizing presence” (the New Yorker) and her alluring musical presentation have made her “a charming young steward of the mainstream Jazz tradition.” (The New York Times) Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A Jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 19 albums as a leader and has performed in more than 25 countries, both in concert and on TV. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Album of the Year in the NYC Jazz Record (2018, 2020, 2023) and Pianist and Vocalist of the Year (2019) by Hot House Magazine. She regularly appears in both the Jazz Journalist Awards and Downbeats Rising Star Critics Poll. In San Francisco, Champian Fulton joins forces with Swedish saxophone and clarinet virtuoso Klas Lindquist. This stellar duo, riding the wave of acclaim for their captivating 2025 album At Home—recently named a finalist for the prestigious Académie du Jazz Grand Prix as one of the best jazz recordings of the year—brings effortless chemistry to the stage, blending Fulton's soulful voice and dazzling piano with Lindquist's lyrical reeds for a night of pure musical magic that's not to be missed. Band lineup: Champian Fulton, piano, vocals Klas Lindquist, alto sax, clarinet Nico Martinez, bass James Gallagher, 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 “Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “galvanizing presence” (the New Yorker) and her alluring musical presentation have made her “a charming young steward of the mainstream Jazz tradition.” (The New York Times) Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A Jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 19 albums as a leader and has performed in more than 25 countries, both in concert and on TV. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Album of the Year in the NYC Jazz Record (2018, 2020, 2023) and Pianist and Vocalist of the Year (2019) by Hot House Magazine. She regularly appears in both the Jazz Journalist Awards and Downbeats Rising Star Critics Poll. In San Francisco, Champian Fulton joins forces with Swedish saxophone and clarinet virtuoso Klas Lindquist. This stellar duo, riding the wave of acclaim for their captivating 2025 album At Home—recently named a finalist for the prestigious Académie du Jazz Grand Prix as one of the best jazz recordings of the year—brings effortless chemistry to the stage, blending Fulton's soulful voice and dazzling piano with Lindquist's lyrical reeds for a night of pure musical magic that's not to be missed. Band lineup: Champian Fulton, piano, vocals Klas Lindquist, alto sax, clarinet Nico Martinez, bass James Gallagher, 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 UK-based pianist, singer, and producer Reuben James brings a soulful blend of jazz, funk, R&B, and pop to the Black Cat stage. After cutting his teeth on Birmingham’s jazz circuit and performing regularly at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s, Reuben has emerged as a true “musician’s musician,” collaborating with artists including Stormzy, Sam Smith, Disclosure, James Bay, and Marcus Mumford. Equally at home as a bandleader and songwriter, Reuben crafts an intuitive, groove-driven sound rooted in classic soul and funk while channeling contemporary R&B and pop. His releases—from Slow Down to Tunnel Vision and Champagne Kisses—have earned over 50 million streams and widespread acclaim. Expect virtuosic playing, irresistible grooves, and a late-night set that moves seamlessly between jazz sophistication and modern soul. Band Lineup: TBA 

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Honoring the life, legacy, and revolutionary sound of D’Angelo, this special tribute concert celebrates one of the most influential voices in modern soul, R&B, and neo-soul. A true architect of groove, vulnerability, and musical freedom, D’Angelo reshaped the landscape with timeless albums like Brown Sugar, Voodoo, and Black Messiah. Led by an all-star collective of Bay Area musicians and vocalists, this performance brings D’Angelo’s music to life with deep-pocket rhythms, rich harmonies, and the raw emotion that defined his artistry. From slow-burning ballads to funk-driven anthems, the night honors his commitment to authenticity, craft, and fearless expression. Expect an intimate, soul-soaked celebration, equal parts reverent and electric, where the music, the message, and the groove take center stage. Come feel the love. Come feel the groove. Come remember D’Angelo. 

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 FAGJAZZ is a queer and trans POC-led collective based and founded in Oakland. FAGJAZZ was created for queer musicians/artists to connect, collaborate, and support each other outside of cisheteronormative spaces. The first release, The Strayhorn Sessions Vol. 1, celebrates the life and music of one the most cherished queer ancestors: Billy Strayhorn. Beyond the record label FAGJAZZ RECORDS and the FAGJAZZ ensemble, FAGJAZZ also hosts regular showcases, jams, workshops, and community hangs. The goal of the collective is to uphold the long-standing tradition of queer folks coming together to foster community and make great art. Band Lineup: TBA