Vibe: Retro Jazz Lounge | Sophisticated & Social | Urban Speakeasy
Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club — often referred to by its full name, Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio — is a centerpiece of the Civic Center jazz scene. It channels the feel of a mid‑century recording studio, blending industrial‑chic details with a warm, retro atmosphere. The room walks a careful line between serious listening space and lively social lounge, making it equally welcoming for deep‑in jazz heads and friends just out for a night in the city.
Live Music & Atmosphere
Music runs nightly with a rotation of top Bay Area players, from straight‑ahead bebop trios to modern, more experimental quartets. The room layout supports both listening and conversation: a front bar area for socializing and a dedicated seating section closer to the stage for those who want to focus on the performance. Sightlines are good, the sound is tuned for intimacy, and sets tend to feel tight rather than background.
Adam Klipple | Keys Kai Lyons | Guitar Boogaloo McDuff | Drums Pianist and keyboardist Adam Klipple has toured the world with artists such as Veronica Swift and Lauryn Hill. Currently touring with Blood Sweat and Tears, Adam is bringing his trio to Mr Tipple’s. Featuring longtime associate Kai Lyons on guitar, the band can...
Adam Klipple | Keys Kai Lyons | Guitar Boogaloo McDuff | Drums Pianist and keyboardist Adam Klipple has toured the world with artists such as Veronica Swift and Lauryn Hill. Currently touring with Blood Sweat and Tears, Adam is bringing his trio to Mr Tipple’s. Featuring longtime associate Kai Lyons on guitar, the band can...
Howard Wiley | Tenor Joel Behrman | Trumpet Ryan Pate | Guitar Adam Carlson | Drums Ruthie Dineen | Piano Andrew Lion | Bass Co-led by pianist/composer Ruthie Dineen and bassist/composer Andrew Lion, Negative Press Project is a forward-thinking chamber jazz ensemble known for richly orchestrated original works that bridge jazz, classical, and contemporary forms. The group celebrates the release of its fifth...
Howard Wiley | Tenor Joel Behrman | Trumpet Ryan Pate | Guitar Adam Carlson | Drums Ruthie Dineen | Piano Andrew Lion | Bass Co-led by pianist/composer Ruthie Dineen and bassist/composer Andrew Lion, Negative Press Project is a forward-thinking chamber jazz ensemble known for richly orchestrated original works that bridge jazz, classical, and contemporary forms. The group celebrates the release of its fifth...
ALEX SKOLNICK | Electric Guitar RON JACKSON | Seven String Guitar GEORGE COLE | Acoustic Guitar Three supremely talented guitarists together for an epic, engaging and memorable show (suitable music lovers of all ages). Highly regarded by the music industry, each artist brings their unique style that culminates in a well rounded, entertaining collaboration. A...
ALEX SKOLNICK | Electric Guitar RON JACKSON | Seven String Guitar GEORGE COLE | Acoustic Guitar Three supremely talented guitarists together for an epic, engaging and memorable show (suitable music lovers of all ages). Highly regarded by the music industry, each artist brings their unique style that culminates in a well rounded, entertaining collaboration. A...
Liberty Ellman | Guitar Patrick Wolff | Tenor Jerome Gillespie | Drums Marcos Varela | Bass
Liberty Ellman | Guitar Patrick Wolff | Tenor Jerome Gillespie | Drums Marcos Varela | Bass
Jeff Denson | Bass Michael Echaniz | Piano Paul Hanson | Basson Deszon Claiborne | Drums Paul Hanson is internationally known as a top jazz bassoonist performing and recording with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Jon Batiste, Billy Cobham, Taylor Eigsti, Wayne Shorter, Randy Brecker, Billy Childs, Billy Higgins, Brian Blade, Jonas Hellborg, Charlie Hunter,...
Jeff Denson | Bass Michael Echaniz | Piano Paul Hanson | Basson Deszon Claiborne | Drums Paul Hanson is internationally known as a top jazz bassoonist performing and recording with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Jon Batiste, Billy Cobham, Taylor Eigsti, Wayne Shorter, Randy Brecker, Billy Childs, Billy Higgins, Brian Blade, Jonas Hellborg, Charlie Hunter,...
Adam Bailey | PianoJae Jackson | DrumsJeremey Zacca | BassAshley Jemison | Alto Ashley Jemison is a Bay Area saxophonist, bandleader, and composer known for her warm tone, expressive storytelling, and gospel-infused contemporary jazz sound. Since stepping into the Bay Area scene in 2023, she has quickly established herself as a compelling presence on local...
Adam Bailey | PianoJae Jackson | DrumsJeremey Zacca | BassAshley Jemison | Alto Ashley Jemison is a Bay Area saxophonist, bandleader, and composer known for her warm tone, expressive storytelling, and gospel-infused contemporary jazz sound. Since stepping into the Bay Area scene in 2023, she has quickly established herself as a compelling presence on local...
