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.
The Giulio Xavier Quartet is a jazz ensemble led by Giulio Xavier Cetto, a San Francisco-based bassist, composer, and vocalist. The group is known for blending traditional jazz with influences from Bay Area hip-hop, funk, and rock.
The Giulio Xavier Quartet is a jazz ensemble led by Giulio Xavier Cetto, a San Francisco-based bassist, composer, and vocalist. The group is known for blending traditional jazz with influences from Bay Area hip-hop, funk, and rock.
John Palowitch | Sax & FX Kevin Person | Piano Issac Coyle | Bass Jaycie Grady | Drums John Palowitch is among the most sought-after saxophonists on the Bay Area music scene. As a solely-alto saxophonist who can usually be found feeding his sound through guitar pedals, John brings a unique force to every stage...
Farallon Ian McArdle | Piano and Synthesizers Keith Waters | Electric Bass Shawn Myers | Drums
Farallon Ian McArdle | Piano and Synthesizers Keith Waters | Electric Bass Shawn Myers | Drums
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman | Piano Stephane Clement | Trumpet Eytan Schillinger-Hyman | Bass Mike Mitchell | Drums
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman | Piano Stephane Clement | Trumpet Eytan Schillinger-Hyman | Bass Mike Mitchell | Drums
Lucas Davis | Trumpet Michael Potter | Piano Alan Jones | Bass Miles Turk | Drums Raised in Oakland and immersed in the Bay Area’s vibrant music community, 20 yr old band leader and drummer Miles Turk seeks to share the love that Black American Music carries. Having grown up with a heavyweight Bay Area...
Lucas Davis | Trumpet Michael Potter | Piano Alan Jones | Bass Miles Turk | Drums Raised in Oakland and immersed in the Bay Area’s vibrant music community, 20 yr old band leader and drummer Miles Turk seeks to share the love that Black American Music carries. Having grown up with a heavyweight Bay Area...
John Palowitch | Sax & FX Kevin Person | Piano Issac Coyle | Bass Jaycie Grady | Drums John Palowitch is among the most sought-after saxophonists on the Bay Area music scene. As a solely-alto saxophonist who can usually be found feeding his sound through guitar pedals, John brings a unique force to every stage...
Honoring the retired San Francisco venue, Cutting Korners pays tribute to the great live albums recorded at Keystone Korner. From 1970-83, this historic venue hosted such amazing performers such as Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, The Timeless All-Stars, Red Garland, Sonny Stitt, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This all star...
Honoring the retired San Francisco venue, Cutting Korners pays tribute to the great live albums recorded at Keystone Korner. From 1970-83, this historic venue hosted such amazing performers such as Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, The Timeless All-Stars, Red Garland, Sonny Stitt, and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This all star...
Tony Pebbles | Sax Erick Peralta | Piano Aaron Germain | Bass Brian Andres | Drums
Tony Pebbles | Sax Erick Peralta | Piano Aaron Germain | Bass Brian Andres | Drums
Adam Theis | Trombone Tommy Occhiuto | Sax Colin Hogan | Piano Josh Thurston Milgrom | Bass Henry Plumb | Drums
Rob Mitzner: Drums/Leader Tony Peebles: Saxophone Kai Lyons: Guitar Aaron Germain: Bass
Rob Mitzner: Drums/Leader Tony Peebles: Saxophone Kai Lyons: Guitar Aaron Germain: Bass
Adam Theis | Trombone Tommy Occhiuto | Sax Colin Hogan | Piano Josh Thurston Milgrom | Bass Henry Plumb | Drums
Kai Lyons | Guitar Grant Levin | Piano Josh Thurston Milgrom | Bass Daniel Casares | Sax Martin Diller | Drums
Kai Lyons | Guitar Grant Levin | Piano Josh Thurston Milgrom | Bass Daniel Casares | Sax Martin Diller | Drums
Adam Moezinia moved to New York City in 2010 to study at Juilliard and has since then played with many greats in the jazz idiom including Cecile McLorin Salvant, Freddy Cole, George Coleman, Mike LeDonne and many others, at venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, The 1905 and The Black Cat. Adam’s...
Adam Moezinia moved to New York City in 2010 to study at Juilliard and has since then played with many greats in the jazz idiom including Cecile McLorin Salvant, Freddy Cole, George Coleman, Mike LeDonne and many others, at venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, The 1905 and The Black Cat. Adam’s...
Isaac Swatz | Drums Jesse Levit | Alto Aaron Germain | Bass
Isaac Swatz | Drums Jesse Levit | Alto Aaron Germain | Bass
Steffen Kuehn | Trumpet Christian Tumalan | Piano Benny Torres | Saxophone Daniel Parenti | Bass Brian Fisher | Drums