Pher & Friends — A Night Of Jazz, R&b And Soul at Black Cat

PHER & Friends — A Night of Jazz, R&B and Soul
| SUN, JAN 25 | 2 shows: 7 PM & 9 PM

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. ...

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PHER & Friends — A Night of Jazz, R&B and Soul
| SUN, JAN 25 | 2 shows: 7 PM & 9 PM

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.

PHER has contributed to three Grammy-winning projects as a vocalist: two for Esperanza Spalding’s “Radio Music Society” and one for Jon Batiste’s “Hollywood Africans.” He’s toured internationally and collaborated with artists like Usher, The Roots, Robert Glasper, Esperanza Spalding, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Kanye West, Snarky Puppy, Harvey Mason, Jill Scott, Chris Dave and Drumhedz, Eddie Palmeri, Eric Harland, Keyon Harold, Big Yuki, Kris Bowers, ERIMAJ, Dianne Reeves, Sam Smith, Nu Deco Orchestra, the Oakland Symphony and many more.

Band Lineup:
Sundra Manning on Keys
Guilo Xavier on Bass
Malachi Whitson on Drums

and Special Guests

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