Cat Toren – Past Concerts

Cat Toren is an award winning pianist, improviser and composer residing in Brooklyn, New York. Described as “vibrant, earthy and spiritual” (UK Vibe), Cat “uses bold atmospheric abstraction and fluid melodies to mix deep human warmth with creative fire” (Coastal Jazz and Blues Society).

As a bandleader, Cat Toren has released six albums under her leadership, most recently “Sea/Sky” (2022) a trio record of subtle allure featuring Josh Zubot and Katie Rife and “Scintillating Beauty” on Panoramic Recordings (2020). “Scintillating Beauty”received critically acclaimed reviews including five stars in UK Vibe, four stars in the All Music Guide and was included in Bandcamp Daily’s “The Best New Jazz on Bandcamp” list in October 2020. As a co-leader, Cat performs with several groups including the Vancouver-based JUNO award winning Pugs & Crows, and the avant-jazz trios Ocelot and TMT Trio.