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.
Cyril Guiraud| Sax Zac Gersh | Piano Toncau | Bass Vincent de Jesus | Drums Cyril Guiraud is a versatile saxophonist known for his warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and adventurous improvisation. Rooted in jazz tradition yet open to contemporary influences, his playing moves effortlessly between swing, modern jazz, and global textures. A collaborative artist and...
Cyril Guiraud| Sax Zac Gersh | Piano Toncau | Bass Vincent de Jesus | Drums Cyril Guiraud is a versatile saxophonist known for his warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and adventurous improvisation. Rooted in jazz tradition yet open to contemporary influences, his playing moves effortlessly between swing, modern jazz, and global textures. A collaborative artist and...
The Greg Jacobs Quartet appears at Mr. Tipple’s in San Francisco, featuring Greg Jacobs on piano, Mike Olmos on trumpet, Sam Bevan on double bass, and Mike Quigg on drums.
The Greg Jacobs Quartet appears at Mr. Tipple’s in San Francisco, featuring Greg Jacobs on piano, Mike Olmos on trumpet, Sam Bevan on double bass, and Mike Quigg on drums.
Chris He | Alto/EWI Sam Malekzadeh | Tenor Greg Rose | Bari Charlie Doris | Guitar Risa Schapiro | Keys Ryan Campbell | Bass Jace Kim | Drums Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Frankly Martini is an electrifying 7-piece jazz/jazz fusion combo made up of Berkeley students who wanted to do a...
Chris He | Alto/EWI Sam Malekzadeh | Tenor Greg Rose | Bari Charlie Doris | Guitar Risa Schapiro | Keys Ryan Campbell | Bass Jace Kim | Drums Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Frankly Martini is an electrifying 7-piece jazz/jazz fusion combo made up of Berkeley students who wanted to do a...
Jason Butler | KeysShawn Meyers | DrumsPaul Hanson | SaxVictor Little | Bass With over 30 years of experience, Victor Little is a versatile bassist whose career spans R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Funk, Fusion, and Blues. Influenced by legends such as Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, Larry Graham, and Marcus Miller, he has developed a distinctive style...
Jason Butler | KeysShawn Meyers | DrumsPaul Hanson | SaxVictor Little | Bass With over 30 years of experience, Victor Little is a versatile bassist whose career spans R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Funk, Fusion, and Blues. Influenced by legends such as Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, Larry Graham, and Marcus Miller, he has developed a distinctive style...
Frank Martin | PianoFred Randolf | BassMiles Turk | DrumsAdrian Areas | PercussionJesse Levitt | AltoRichard Howell | Tenor & InstigatorRichard Howell is an acclaimed musician, composer and educator whose music celebrates diversity as it bridges, unites and merges the experience of all listeners. He defines it as ‘Bridge Music”. ”Bridge Music ” is a...
Frank Martin | PianoFred Randolf | BassMiles Turk | DrumsAdrian Areas | PercussionJesse Levitt | AltoRichard Howell | Tenor & InstigatorRichard Howell is an acclaimed musician, composer and educator whose music celebrates diversity as it bridges, unites and merges the experience of all listeners. He defines it as ‘Bridge Music”. ”Bridge Music ” is a...
Frank Martin | PianoFred Randolf | BassMiles Turk | DrumsAdrian Areas | PercussionJesse Levitt | AltoRichard Howell | Tenor & InstigatorRichard Howell is an acclaimed musician, composer and educator whose music celebrates diversity as it bridges, unites and merges the experience of all listeners. He defines it as ‘Bridge Music”. ”Bridge Music ” is a...
Frank Martin | PianoFred Randolf | BassMiles Turk | DrumsAdrian Areas | PercussionJesse Levitt | AltoRichard Howell | Tenor & InstigatorRichard Howell is an acclaimed musician, composer and educator whose music celebrates diversity as it bridges, unites and merges the experience of all listeners. He defines it as ‘Bridge Music”. ”Bridge Music ” is a...