Black Cat will be CLOSED this Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday! 

Black Cat will be CLOSED this Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday! 

Black Cat will be CLOSED this Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday! 

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 New York power duo Kazemde George (tenor saxophone) and Sami Stevens (voice and keys) bring their intoxicating blend of jazz, soul, and global groove to the Black Cat stage. Drawing on influences from Hip-Hop and R&B to Cuban rumba, 70s singer-songwriters, and classic bossa nova, their sound is a conversation—intimate, exploratory, and deeply human. Since first meeting at the New England Conservatory, the pair—now newly married—have built a singular musical language through two acclaimed albums, an EP, and a short film. George’s latest release, I Insist, earned four stars from Downbeat, praised for its “spiritual plane to consider what is at stake in imagining and remembering who we are.” Stevens’ solo debut on Sunnyside Records, Morning, was hailed by Glide Magazine for establishing her as “one of the most promising songwriters to appear in recent years.” Expect lush harmonies, deep rhythm, and magnetic chemistry from two artists who blur the line between collaboration and connection. Band Lineup: Sami Stevens, Voice Kazemde George, Saxophone Kai Lyons, Guitar Giulio Xavier Cetto, Bass Malachi Whitson, 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 New York power duo Kazemde George (tenor saxophone) and Sami Stevens (voice and keys) bring their intoxicating blend of jazz, soul, and global groove to the Black Cat stage. Drawing on influences from Hip-Hop and R&B to Cuban rumba, 70s singer-songwriters, and classic bossa nova, their sound is a conversation—intimate, exploratory, and deeply human. Since first meeting at the New England Conservatory, the pair—now newly married—have built a singular musical language through two acclaimed albums, an EP, and a short film. George’s latest release, I Insist, earned four stars from Downbeat, praised for its “spiritual plane to consider what is at stake in imagining and remembering who we are.” Stevens’ solo debut on Sunnyside Records, Morning, was hailed by Glide Magazine for establishing her as “one of the most promising songwriters to appear in recent years.” Expect lush harmonies, deep rhythm, and magnetic chemistry from two artists who blur the line between collaboration and connection. Band Lineup: Sami Stevens, Voice Kazemde George, Saxophone Kai Lyons, Guitar Giulio Xavier Cetto, Bass Malachi Whitson, 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 New York power duo Kazemde George (tenor saxophone) and Sami Stevens (voice and keys) bring their intoxicating blend of jazz, soul, and global groove to the Black Cat stage. Drawing on influences from Hip-Hop and R&B to Cuban rumba, 70s singer-songwriters, and classic bossa nova, their sound is a conversation—intimate, exploratory, and deeply human. Since first meeting at the New England Conservatory, the pair—now newly married—have built a singular musical language through two acclaimed albums, an EP, and a short film. George’s latest release, I Insist, earned four stars from Downbeat, praised for its “spiritual plane to consider what is at stake in imagining and remembering who we are.” Stevens’ solo debut on Sunnyside Records, Morning, was hailed by Glide Magazine for establishing her as “one of the most promising songwriters to appear in recent years.” Expect lush harmonies, deep rhythm, and magnetic chemistry from two artists who blur the line between collaboration and connection. Band Lineup: Sami Stevens, Voice Kazemde George, Saxophone Kai Lyons, Guitar Giulio Xavier Cetto, Bass Malachi Whitson, Drums 

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Join pianist and composer Michael Potter for a one-night show celebrating his return to the Bay Area after two transformative years in Tokyo. With his new quartet Altered State, Potter unveils an entirely fresh body of work composed abroad—music shaped by reflection, rhythm, and the quiet intensity of life in Japan. A graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and former student of the acclaimed Edward Simon, Potter’s music blends the lyricism of the jazz tradition with inspiration drawn from nature and meditation. His sound, both grounded and exploratory, creates an atmosphere that invites deep listening and joy in equal measure. Altered State is a new chapter in Potter’s musical journey, an evening of introspection, motion, and renewal. Band Lineup: Michael Potter, Piano John Palowitch, alto saxophone Giulio Xavier Cetto, bass Mike Quigg, drums 

Tickets: $20 , $30 , $40 , $50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 Internationally acclaimed crooner Richard Cortez returns to Black Cat for Sinatra with Style—a celebration of Frank Sinatra’s unforgettable hits and hidden gems. With a golden baritone and a modern take on the Great American Songbook, Cortez has quickly become one of today’s standout jazz vocalists. His debut album Mood Swings has surpassed 2 million streams, and Amazon Music named his rendition of “You Don’t Know What Love Is” one of 2024’s top jazz recordings. Onstage, he’s shared the spotlight with jazz greats including Sullivan Fortner, Peter Bernstein, Emmet Cohen, and Kyle Poole, earning praise for his emotional depth and effortless swing. Fresh off an international tour for his 2025 releases Nightbird and Standards in Orbit, Cortez has performed everywhere from orchestral stages in Oslo to premier clubs across the U.S. and Canada. In New York, he holds residencies at Birdland and Mezzrow, refining a style that blends warmth, wit, and classic charm. With Sinatra with Style, Cortez channels the elegance and swagger of Sinatra while bringing a fresh, contemporary spark to these timeless songs. Band Lineup: RIchard Cortez, vocals Nico Martinez, bass James Gallagher, drums Matt Clark, piano 

Black Cat will be CLOSED December 24-25. Merry Christmas!