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.
Renowned for her complex musical sensibility and supple sound, Croatian vocalist Astrid Kuljanic has immersed herself in an eclectic variety of musical traditions from around the world. Her journey from the Balkans to New York has allowed her to absorb Jazz, Brazilian, and acquire an advanced knowledge of performing with electronics using Ableton Live. Astrid...
Renowned for her complex musical sensibility and supple sound, Croatian vocalist Astrid Kuljanic has immersed herself in an eclectic variety of musical traditions from around the world. Her journey from the Balkans to New York has allowed her to absorb Jazz, Brazilian, and acquire an advanced knowledge of performing with electronics using Ableton Live. Astrid...
Jim Witzel is a SF Bay Area based guitarist, educator, recording artist and band leader. For this performance Jim’s group will be playing material off of his latest release “Very Early; Remembering Bill Evans” Adam Shulman | Piano Dan Feiszli | Bass Jason Lewis | Drums Jim Witzel | Guitar Tickets: $15-30
Jim Witzel is a SF Bay Area based guitarist, educator, recording artist and band leader. For this performance Jim’s group will be playing material off of his latest release “Very Early; Remembering Bill Evans” Adam Shulman | Piano Dan Feiszli | Bass Jason Lewis | Drums Jim Witzel | Guitar Tickets: $15-30
Giulio Cetto | Bass Kazemde George | Tenor Kai Lyons | Guitar Malachi Whitson | Drums Ticketed: $15-30
Giulio Cetto | Bass Kazemde George | Tenor Kai Lyons | Guitar Malachi Whitson | Drums Ticketed: $15-30
Steven Lugerner is a San Francisco-based multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his “textured, nearly seamless blend of composition and improvisation” (Village Voice). As leader of SLUGish Ensemble, he blends jazz, chamber music, and experimental sounds into a bold, personal style shaped by years in NYC and the Bay Area.Steven Lugerner is a San Francisco-based multi-instrumentalist...
Steven Lugerner is a San Francisco-based multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his “textured, nearly seamless blend of composition and improvisation” (Village Voice). As leader of SLUGish Ensemble, he blends jazz, chamber music, and experimental sounds into a bold, personal style shaped by years in NYC and the Bay Area.Steven Lugerner is a San Francisco-based multi-instrumentalist...
Hailing from the Bay Area, The Humidors have been churning out their own unique brand of party music for half a decade. Combining elements of hard-hitting funk, greasy soul, vintage R&B, soul, jazz and more you can be sure that this eight-piece unit is committed to the groove in all its shapes and forms. With the recent...
Hailing from the Bay Area, The Humidors have been churning out their own unique brand of party music for half a decade. Combining elements of hard-hitting funk, greasy soul, vintage R&B, soul, jazz and more you can be sure that this eight-piece unit is committed to the groove in all its shapes and forms. With the recent...
Jason Hainsworth | Saxophone Michael Potter | Piano Alan Jones | Bass Rodolfo Zuniga | Drums Anthony Stanco | Trumpet Anthony Stanco is a trumpet virtuoso from Southeast Michigan whose artistry is rooted in Detroit’s rich musical legacy. Mentored by Marcus Belgrave and Rodney Whitaker, he has emerged as a dynamic performer, bandleader, and educator, leading...
Jason Hainsworth | Saxophone Michael Potter | Piano Alan Jones | Bass Rodolfo Zuniga | Drums Anthony Stanco | Trumpet Anthony Stanco is a trumpet virtuoso from Southeast Michigan whose artistry is rooted in Detroit’s rich musical legacy. Mentored by Marcus Belgrave and Rodney Whitaker, he has emerged as a dynamic performer, bandleader, and educator, leading...