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 premier destination for live jazz in the Civic Center neighborhood. It captures the essence of a mid-century recording studio, blending industrial-chic design with a warm, retro-influenced atmosphere. Reviewers frequently report that the space strikes a perfect balance between a serious listening room and a lively social lounge, making it an ideal spot for enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
World-Class Programming: The venue features a nightly rotation of the Bay Area’s finest jazz musicians, ranging from traditional bebop trios to modern experimental quartets.
Craft Mixology & Small Plates: The bar program focuses on classic spirits and creative cocktails, paired with a menu of New American small plates like spicy fried chicken and pork belly buns.
Retro Aesthetic: The interior is defined by its stylish “recording studio” theme, complete with dark wood accents, dim lighting, and acoustic-focused design that ensures an intimate sound experience.
Listening vs. Socializing: The venue is thoughtfully divided to accommodate different moods, offering a front area for social interaction and a dedicated seating section closer to the stage for those focused on the performance.
Aaron Bennett | Tenor Mark Clifford | Vibraphone Lisa Mezzacappa | Bass Eric Garland | Drums Adventurous approaches to standard jazz repertoire, original music by members of the group, and rarely performed gems by heroes Herbie Nichols, Charles Mingus, Carla Bley, Ornette Coleman, Geri Allen, Sam Rivers and others.
Andrew Finn Magill, who has been featured on NPR and PBS, moved to Brazil in 2014 to immerse himself in Brazilian choro music. Magill was signed to Ropeadope Records in 2018 for his original Brazilian music project.He followed up that release in 2021 with the sequelFesta!Says legendary Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira (Miles Davis, Chick Corea,...
Andrew Finn Magill, who has been featured on NPR and PBS, moved to Brazil in 2014 to immerse himself in Brazilian choro music. Magill was signed to Ropeadope Records in 2018 for his original Brazilian music project.He followed up that release in 2021 with the sequelFesta!Says legendary Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira (Miles Davis, Chick Corea,...
Cullen Luper | Violin & Piano Daniel Parenti | Bass Jeff Magidson | Melodica & Guitar Isabelle Fontaine | Vocals & Guitar Duo Gadjo’s music is inspired by the sounds of the 20’s and 30’s, when swing was the thing and Paris was the place to be. Heavily influenced by the French Gypsy guitarist Django...
Cullen Luper | Violin & Piano Daniel Parenti | Bass Jeff Magidson | Melodica & Guitar Isabelle Fontaine | Vocals & Guitar Duo Gadjo’s music is inspired by the sounds of the 20’s and 30’s, when swing was the thing and Paris was the place to be. Heavily influenced by the French Gypsy guitarist Django...
Camille Kerani Quartet The Camille Kerani Quartet is a jazz ensemble led by award-winning saxophonist, composer, and UCLA student Camille Kerani. Known for her "genre-bending" style, Kerani has established herself as a rising bandleader in the West Coast jazz scene
Camille Kerani Quartet The Camille Kerani Quartet is a jazz ensemble led by award-winning saxophonist, composer, and UCLA student Camille Kerani. Known for her "genre-bending" style, Kerani has established herself as a rising bandleader in the West Coast jazz scene
Mike Olmos | Trumpet Jesse Levit | Alto Patrick Wolff | Tenor Adam Shulman | Piano Eric Markowitz | Bass James Gallagher | Drums Adam Shulman has been a staple of the San Francisco Jazz scene since he moved to the city in 2002. Before the move, Adam was a student at UC Santa Cruz...
Mike Olmos | Trumpet Jesse Levit | Alto Patrick Wolff | Tenor Adam Shulman | Piano Eric Markowitz | Bass James Gallagher | Drums Adam Shulman has been a staple of the San Francisco Jazz scene since he moved to the city in 2002. Before the move, Adam was a student at UC Santa Cruz...
Matt Clark | Piano Chris Amberger | Bass Mark Lee | Drums Kay Kostopoulos | Vocals Noel Jewkes | Tenor Noel Jewkes is one of the premier saxophone players in Northern California. He has worked in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 35 years, and has earned a distinguished reputation with lovers of Jazz...
Matt Clark | Piano Chris Amberger | Bass Mark Lee | Drums Kay Kostopoulos | Vocals Noel Jewkes | Tenor Noel Jewkes is one of the premier saxophone players in Northern California. He has worked in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 35 years, and has earned a distinguished reputation with lovers of Jazz...
Miss Carmen Getit | Guitar & Vocals Kamrin Ortiz | Saxophone Greg Wyser-Pratte | Drums Steve Lucky | B3 Organ
