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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 Tony Peebles Quintet is a straight-ahead jazz ensemble appearing at Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio, featuring Tony Peebles on saxophone, Erik Jekabson on trumpet, Greg Jacobs on piano, Josh Thurston-Milgrom on bass, and Mike Quigg on drums. The quintet brings together some of the Bay Area's most accomplished jazz voices for an evening of melodic,...
The Tony Peebles Quintet is a straight-ahead jazz ensemble appearing at Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio, featuring Tony Peebles on saxophone, Erik Jekabson on trumpet, Greg Jacobs on piano, Josh Thurston-Milgrom on bass, and Mike Quigg on drums. The quintet brings together some of the Bay Area's most accomplished jazz voices for an evening of melodic,...
The Ayo Brame Experience performs at Mr. Tipples. Ayo Brame is an 18yr old Tenor/Soprano saxophonist from Oakland Ca. He is known for his soulful and expressive style of playing, drawing influences from jazz legends such as John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner and Sonny Rollins. Discovered by his mentor Kev Choice, Ayo is dedicated to preserving...
The Ayo Brame Experience performs at Mr. Tipples. Ayo Brame is an 18yr old Tenor/Soprano saxophonist from Oakland Ca. He is known for his soulful and expressive style of playing, drawing influences from jazz legends such as John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner and Sonny Rollins. Discovered by his mentor Kev Choice, Ayo is dedicated to preserving...
The Jenny Scheinman Quintet performs at Mr. Tipples. Jenny Scheinman is the #2 Jazz Violinist in the world according to Downbeat Magazine. She has 11 albums of original music, and will be releasing her twelfth in the fall. In addition to her extensive work in jazz and improvised music with Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Brian...
The Jenny Scheinman Quintet performs at Mr. Tipples. Jenny Scheinman is the #2 Jazz Violinist in the world according to Downbeat Magazine. She has 11 albums of original music, and will be releasing her twelfth in the fall. In addition to her extensive work in jazz and improvised music with Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Brian...
Jason Gillenwater Quartet performs at Mr. Tipples. Since relocating from New York City in 2011, saxophonist, composer, and educator Jason Gillenwater has emerged as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most sought-after musicians. A versatile performer, he leads his own quartet and trio while maintaining a vibrant presence in the scene with ensembles like...
Jason Gillenwater Quartet performs at Mr. Tipples. Since relocating from New York City in 2011, saxophonist, composer, and educator Jason Gillenwater has emerged as one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most sought-after musicians. A versatile performer, he leads his own quartet and trio while maintaining a vibrant presence in the scene with ensembles like...
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...
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