Vibe: Art Deco Lounge | Sophisticated & Intimate | Retro Jazz Sanctuary
Stookey’s Blue Room is the sultry, music-forward companion to the legendary Stookey’s Club Moderne. Opened in early 2024, it expands the owners’ devotion to “Streamline Moderne” aesthetics, creating a space that feels like a 1940s film noir set. While Club Moderne focuses on the art of the pre-war cocktail, the Blue Room is designed as a dedicated performance salon, complete with glossy blue walls, a shimmer of disco-ball light, and a cozy stage that brings guests face-to-face with some of the city’s finest jazz and cabaret artists.
Founded by Tim Stookey, Leslie Cole, and Aaron Cole, the “Stookey’s Duo” is a love letter to a specific era of San Francisco glamour. The interior details are meticulous, from the porthole door windows and white-jacketed bartenders to the vintage glassware sourced from local auctions. By expanding into the Blue Room, the team has successfully revived the spirit of the mid-century “supper club” (minus the dinner), providing a polished but welcoming refuge for those who prefer their martinis served with a side of live syncopation.
Eclectic Entertainment Program: The venue features live entertainment five nights a week. The programming is impressively diverse, ranging from traditional bebop and swing trios to “Lavender Cabaret” shows, drag performances, and themed film screenings.
Signature Jazz Residencies: You’ll find top-tier local jazz talent here, with regular appearances by artists like the Trio Côtier, pianist Ken Chou, and jazz vocalist Kim Nalley. Many weeknight sets (Wednesday/Thursday) are offered with no cover charge, though a small donation for the band is encouraged.
Vintage Cocktail Nerdery: The drink menu is a deep dive into cocktail history, categorizing drinks by their year of origin (spanning 1900–1990). Must-tries include their signature Blue Room (gin, Cocchi Americano, and blue curacao) and the Stookey’s Aviation.
At just 23 years of age, Graham is a young gun making a name for himself in the world of Jazz today. A dyed-in-the-wool bebop pianist, he seeks to uphold the tradition of Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Kenny Dorham, and Barry Harris, among others, and treats their music equally as soul food, and...
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
Rumi Abe, a pianist from Nagoya, Japan, began playing Electone at age 4 and studying music theory and composition at Yamaha Music School. She refined her jazz skills under the mentorship of legends Fumio Karashima and Josh Nelson, performing over 200 shows annually across Tokyo. In 2022, she released her debut album with her trio....
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This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
This is a drop in jazz jam session, led by rotating musicians. Come catch the next generation of jazz cats and be transported back in time to the 1920’s.
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At just 23 years of age, Graham is a young gun making a name for himself in the world of Jazz today. A dyed-in-the-wool bebop pianist, he seeks to uphold the tradition of Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Kenny Dorham, and Barry Harris, among others, and treats their music equally as soul food, and...
