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.
Drummer Jayla Hernandez plays her last SF show at Mr. Tipples. Tiffany Austin on vocals, Kevin Goldberg on bass, and Adam Schulman on piano. Tickets: $15-30
Drummer Jayla Hernandez plays her last SF show at Mr. Tipples. Tiffany Austin on vocals, Kevin Goldberg on bass, and Adam Schulman on piano. Tickets: $15-30
Johnny Bones is the full‑time saxophonist and multi‑woodwind player for The California Honeydrops, appearing at Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio with his own project, Johnny Bones and the Palace of Jazz. His group draws on swing, jump blues, early jazz, and touches of reggae, funk, ska, and blues, channeling the wah‑wah trumpets, growling saxophones, and stride‑style...
Johnny Bones is the full‑time saxophonist and multi‑woodwind player for The California Honeydrops, appearing at Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio with his own project, Johnny Bones and the Palace of Jazz. His group draws on swing, jump blues, early jazz, and touches of reggae, funk, ska, and blues, channeling the wah‑wah trumpets, growling saxophones, and stride‑style...
Singer-songwriter Sami Stevens harnesses Jazz, Soul, and Folk influences to create truly intimate original music at Mr. Tipples. Accompanying herself on piano or Wurlitzer, Sami delivers dynamic, personal performances deeply steeped in the lineage of the great American singer-songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s. Sami is also an avid collaborator, fresh off a two year...
Singer-songwriter Sami Stevens harnesses Jazz, Soul, and Folk influences to create truly intimate original music at Mr. Tipples. Accompanying herself on piano or Wurlitzer, Sami delivers dynamic, personal performances deeply steeped in the lineage of the great American singer-songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s. Sami is also an avid collaborator, fresh off a two year...
Multifaceted saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and arranger Dan White brings dynamism to his every pursuit. Pushing boundaries with his own singular projects, reimagining the art of the groove in Huntertones, firing on all cylinders with Cory Wong’s Hornheads, enlivening the cool in Kurt Elling’s Super Blue, and playing to the masses with Lake Street Dive, White...
Multifaceted saxophonist, bandleader, composer, and arranger Dan White brings dynamism to his every pursuit. Pushing boundaries with his own singular projects, reimagining the art of the groove in Huntertones, firing on all cylinders with Cory Wong’s Hornheads, enlivening the cool in Kurt Elling’s Super Blue, and playing to the masses with Lake Street Dive, White...
Charles Unger Experience is a long‑running San Francisco jazz group led by saxophonist and bandleader Charles Unger, appearing at Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio. The band leans into melodic, groove‑friendly jazz rooted in swing, bebop, and Latin influences, offering an upbeat, crowd‑pleasing set that matches Mr. Tipple’s intimate, cocktail‑driven listening room. Charles Unger | Sax Sue...
Charles Unger Experience is a long‑running San Francisco jazz group led by saxophonist and bandleader Charles Unger, appearing at Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio. The band leans into melodic, groove‑friendly jazz rooted in swing, bebop, and Latin influences, offering an upbeat, crowd‑pleasing set that matches Mr. Tipple’s intimate, cocktail‑driven listening room. Charles Unger | Sax Sue...
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman Quartet is a jazz group led by pianist, composer, and educator Gabriel Schillinger‑Hyman, appears at Mr. Tipples. Drawing on experience touring and performing with internationally recognized jazz artists at venues ranging from New York clubs to Carnegie Hall and major museums, Schillinger‑Hyman brings a modern, narrative-driven approach to the tradition, often blending straight‑ahead...
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman Quartet is a jazz group led by pianist, composer, and educator Gabriel Schillinger‑Hyman, appears at Mr. Tipples. Drawing on experience touring and performing with internationally recognized jazz artists at venues ranging from New York clubs to Carnegie Hall and major museums, Schillinger‑Hyman brings a modern, narrative-driven approach to the tradition, often blending straight‑ahead...