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.
s a versatile multi-instrumentalist and composer based in San Francisco, with deep-rooted connections to the Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City music scenes. As a bandleader, he helms SLUGish Ensemble, a fluid group focused on original compositions and arrangements, as well as JACKNIFE, a high-energy quintet dedicated to the music of iconic alto saxophonist...
Charles Unger | Sax Sue Crossman | Piano Joe Nemzer| Bass Tony “Steamroller” Coleman | Drums
Charles Unger | Sax Sue Crossman | Piano Joe Nemzer| Bass Tony “Steamroller” Coleman | Drums
Arnie Sainz is a pianist, composer, and educator based in New York City. Drawing inspiration from his firm roots in the San Francisco Bay Area, Arnie’s voice spans ensembles and genres, finding his footing in both large-scale new music compositions and intimate improvised music settings. He stays active as a leader and a sideman all...
Arnie Sainz is a pianist, composer, and educator based in New York City. Drawing inspiration from his firm roots in the San Francisco Bay Area, Arnie’s voice spans ensembles and genres, finding his footing in both large-scale new music compositions and intimate improvised music settings. He stays active as a leader and a sideman all...
David K Mathews | Piano Dewayne Pate | Bass Kevin Hayes | Drums Tony Lindsay | Vocals
David K Mathews | Piano Dewayne Pate | Bass Kevin Hayes | Drums Tony Lindsay | Vocals
Johnny Bones | Saxophone Benjamin Malament | Drums Tarah Williams| Vocal Craig Berletti | Accordion Beau Beaulieu | Bass Lorenzo Loera | Piano Early jazz, New Orleans music, and Cajun music.
Johnny Bones | Saxophone Benjamin Malament | Drums Tarah Williams| Vocal Craig Berletti | Accordion Beau Beaulieu | Bass Lorenzo Loera | Piano Early jazz, New Orleans music, and Cajun music.
Born and raised in South Los Angeles, Austin grew up in a house filled with music. Her parents listened to soul and pop masters like Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder, while her Louisiana Creole grandmother introduced her to jazz. “She really taught me what soul was about,” Austin says. “She had a great sense of...
Born and raised in South Los Angeles, Austin grew up in a house filled with music. Her parents listened to soul and pop masters like Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder, while her Louisiana Creole grandmother introduced her to jazz. “She really taught me what soul was about,” Austin says. “She had a great sense of...
Joel Behrman: Trumpet Dahveed Behroozi: Piano Marcus Shelby: Bass Sylvia Cuenca: Drums