Vibe: Underground Jazz Cellar | Gritty-Chic Glamour | High-Energy Supper Club
Black Cat Jazz Supper Club is a multi-level venue in the Tenderloin that channels the spirit of San Francisco’s historic jazz era while adding a modern, edgy twist. Reviewers often describe the atmosphere as “gritty-chic,” combining exposed brick and industrial elements with velvet seating and dim, sultry lighting to create a true “underground” feel.
Ticketed Performances: Live music events at the club are ticketed, and it is highly recommended to purchase these in advance to secure a spot in the performance cellar.
World-Class Artist Residencies: Unlike many standard lounges, the club focuses on multi-night residencies featuring top-tier jazz talent from New York and beyond, ensuring a high-energy, concert-quality experience.
Dual-Level Layout: The venue features a street-level bar for casual drinks and a subterranean “cellar” where the stage is located, providing an intimate setting where the music is the central focus.
New American Supper Menu: The kitchen offers a sophisticated menu of small plates and entrees designed to be enjoyed during the performance, with popular items like truffle fries and duck sliders.
Artisanal Cocktail Program: The bar specializes in creative, spirits-forward cocktails that reflect the neighborhood’s urban energy and the club’s mid-century aesthetic.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
