Pianist and Composer Dahveed Behroozi is a San Francisco Bay Area based musician.  His focus is in jazz, classical, and new music.  He is an active player both as a leader and sideman in the Bay Area, nationally and also internationally. Behroozi’s expansive musical palette comes from a wide array of places that almost seem endless.  His musical frame of reference ranges from Bach, Brahms, Schoenberg, […]

Pianist and Composer Dahveed Behroozi is a San Francisco Bay Area based musician.  His focus is in jazz, classical, and new music.  He is an active player both as a leader and sideman in the Bay Area, nationally and also internationally. Behroozi’s expansive musical palette comes from a wide array of places that almost seem endless.  His musical frame of reference ranges from Bach, Brahms, Schoenberg, […]

The Sax man from fan favorite band Th California Honeydrops brings his own trio to the Tipple’s stage.

The Sax man from fan favorite band Th California Honeydrops brings his own trio to the Tipple’s stage.

Adam Shulman has been a staple of the San Francisco Jazz scene since he moved to the city in 2002. Before the move, Adam was a student at UC Santa Cruz where he received a degree in classical performance. While at UCSC he studied jazz piano with Smith Dobson. Adam can also be seen as […]

“The band’s hallmark is a genuine desire to keep the listener engaged. This music is packed with ideas and expresses those ideas openly. This isn’t jazz that hits you over the head, but that takes you by the hand and shows you just how wide the world can be.” Tyran Grillo – ECM Reviews “Husbands devises […]

“The band’s hallmark is a genuine desire to keep the listener engaged. This music is packed with ideas and expresses those ideas openly. This isn’t jazz that hits you over the head, but that takes you by the hand and shows you just how wide the world can be.” Tyran Grillo – ECM Reviews “Husbands devises […]

Vincent De Jesus is a multi-percussionist, drummer and teaching artist from San Antonio, Texas. With roots in Mexico and Puerto Rico, music has always been a significant part of life. Growing up, he played music with family, in church and even sang in the church choir. He also played in his school’s music programs, where […]

Vincent De Jesus is a multi-percussionist, drummer and teaching artist from San Antonio, Texas. With roots in Mexico and Puerto Rico, music has always been a significant part of life. Growing up, he played music with family, in church and even sang in the church choir. He also played in his school’s music programs, where […]

A major force in the music scene of the San Francisco Bay area for the last 40 years, saxophonist Charles Unger is a musical institution. He is known for his exuberant style and talent, and for a stage show that is unforgettable.Charles brings an undeniable sense of joy to his performances, with a smile that […]

A major force in the music scene of the San Francisco Bay area for the last 40 years, saxophonist Charles Unger is a musical institution. He is known for his exuberant style and talent, and for a stage show that is unforgettable.Charles brings an undeniable sense of joy to his performances, with a smile that […]

Brian Melvin is an internationally known drummer/percussionist/educator. He has played and recorded with many of the worlds leading musicians. Not limited by styles, he’s worked with the late Joe Henderson, Mike Stern, J ohn Scofield, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Joe Lovano, Bobo Stenson, Toots Thielemans, Richard Bona, Bob Weir (“The Grateful Dead”), Greg Allman (“The Allman Brothers Band”) and many […]

Brian Melvin is an internationally known drummer/percussionist/educator. He has played and recorded with many of the worlds leading musicians. Not limited by styles, he’s worked with the late Joe Henderson, Mike Stern, J ohn Scofield, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Joe Lovano, Bobo Stenson, Toots Thielemans, Richard Bona, Bob Weir (“The Grateful Dead”), Greg Allman (“The Allman Brothers Band”) and many […]

MARTIN DILLER Drummer and music director Martin Diller started out in the music industry in 2005. Diller has a Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s of Music – Jazz from the University of Cincinatti and a Master’s Degree, Master of Fine Arts – Jazz Drums from the California Institute of the Arts. Martin has played drums for such […]

MARTIN DILLER Drummer and music director Martin Diller started out in the music industry in 2005. Diller has a Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s of Music – Jazz from the University of Cincinatti and a Master’s Degree, Master of Fine Arts – Jazz Drums from the California Institute of the Arts. Martin has played drums for such […]

Sylvia Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York jazz scene who is contributing outstanding performances in a variety of situations. She has had the honor of sharing the bandstand with saxophone legend Joe Henderson for 4 years and trumpet legend Clark Terry for 17 years. Cuenca has also performed with such jazz luminaries […]

Sylvia Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York jazz scene who is contributing outstanding performances in a variety of situations. She has had the honor of sharing the bandstand with saxophone legend Joe Henderson for 4 years and trumpet legend Clark Terry for 17 years. Cuenca has also performed with such jazz luminaries […]

Seven musicians who define the terms artistry, teamwork and chemistry starting with the chemistry of the married couple of Karen and Norbert Stachel, the leaders of LehCats.  Their versatility is evident, and their ability to deliver and uplift both the music and the listener is profound. LehCats is Norbert and Karen Stachels’ last name spelled backwards.  Based […]

Seven musicians who define the terms artistry, teamwork and chemistry starting with the chemistry of the married couple of Karen and Norbert Stachel, the leaders of LehCats.  Their versatility is evident, and their ability to deliver and uplift both the music and the listener is profound. LehCats is Norbert and Karen Stachels’ last name spelled backwards.  Based […]

Kai Lyons is from the Excelsior District of San Francisco and was surrounded by music and community from an early age. He completed his studies at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts in 2012 as the first to graduate from the acclaimed Classical Guitar Program, directed by Scott Cmiel. From 2012-2014, on full scholarship, Kai […]

Kai Lyons is from the Excelsior District of San Francisco and was surrounded by music and community from an early age. He completed his studies at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts in 2012 as the first to graduate from the acclaimed Classical Guitar Program, directed by Scott Cmiel. From 2012-2014, on full scholarship, Kai […]

“…so talented and innovative…a raving lunatic in the best way!” ~ Yo-Yo Ma (cellist) “…a musician of super keen talent to keep your eyes and ears on…(Small’s music) is beautiful in both conception and execution, great playing and wonderful journeys.” ~ Terry Riley (composer/pianist) “…one of the brightest young composer/performers out there…quite a unique writer and a skillful and […]

“…so talented and innovative…a raving lunatic in the best way!” ~ Yo-Yo Ma (cellist) “…a musician of super keen talent to keep your eyes and ears on…(Small’s music) is beautiful in both conception and execution, great playing and wonderful journeys.” ~ Terry Riley (composer/pianist) “…one of the brightest young composer/performers out there…quite a unique writer and a skillful and […]

Jinx Jones has been twice nominated for Male Rockabilly Artist of the Year by the Ameripolitan Music Awards, has received gold and platinum record awards for his work with R&B divas, En Vogue, has won songwriting awards and has been recognized as one of the hottest acts on the San Francisco music scene.   In […]

Jinx Jones has been twice nominated for Male Rockabilly Artist of the Year by the Ameripolitan Music Awards, has received gold and platinum record awards for his work with R&B divas, En Vogue, has won songwriting awards and has been recognized as one of the hottest acts on the San Francisco music scene.   In […]

Brian Ho began playing piano at the early age of five taking lessons at both Stanford and San Jose State. By the age of sixteen, he began to play professionally and started teaching. After his college years spent studying music at UC Davis, he decided to pursue his love of music as a leader, composer, […]

Brian Ho began playing piano at the early age of five taking lessons at both Stanford and San Jose State. By the age of sixteen, he began to play professionally and started teaching. After his college years spent studying music at UC Davis, he decided to pursue his love of music as a leader, composer, […]

Amanda Magaña is a singer from Sylmar CA, who routinely performs around the San Francisco Bay Area. She sings genres such as soul, jazz, and Latin music. She also specializes in latin percussion and has been apart of many bands that play a plethora of genres.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio into a family of professional musicians it is no surprise that Brian found himself drawn to the origin of all music: Rhythm. His father is a woodwinds specialist and his mother a vocalist and pianist. The house was filled with the sounds of his father’s constant practicing and his mother’s piano […]

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio into a family of professional musicians it is no surprise that Brian found himself drawn to the origin of all music: Rhythm. His father is a woodwinds specialist and his mother a vocalist and pianist. The house was filled with the sounds of his father’s constant practicing and his mother’s piano […]

LUMAMA is guitarist Luis Salcedo, drummer Marshall Williams, and bassist Matt Roads with musical luminaries Nathan Bickart on piano and Sam Priven on Alto Saxophone. Together, they create music that is deeply connected to their friendship. This ensemble delivers the best that modern jazz has to offer while making the audience feel as though they are […]

LUMAMA is guitarist Luis Salcedo, drummer Marshall Williams, and bassist Matt Roads with musical luminaries Nathan Bickart on piano and Sam Priven on Alto Saxophone. Together, they create music that is deeply connected to their friendship. This ensemble delivers the best that modern jazz has to offer while making the audience feel as though they are […]

Mike Olmos has become one the most in demand jazz musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area while maintaining a frequent national and international performance/touring schedule. In the Bay, Mike has been performing with various bands such as the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Pete Escovedo, Wil Blades, […]

Mike Olmos has become one the most in demand jazz musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area while maintaining a frequent national and international performance/touring schedule. In the Bay, Mike has been performing with various bands such as the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Pete Escovedo, Wil Blades, […]

The Sebastian Parker Trio has been making music in the Bay Area for close to a decade. Influenced by the music of Thelonious Monk and Duke Ellington, the trio performs their own compositions and arrangements, as well as their own interpretations of the classics. Deeply rooted in a sense of rhythm and groove, each player […]

The Sebastian Parker Trio has been making music in the Bay Area for close to a decade. Influenced by the music of Thelonious Monk and Duke Ellington, the trio performs their own compositions and arrangements, as well as their own interpretations of the classics. Deeply rooted in a sense of rhythm and groove, each player […]

As a multi-instrumentalist and composer, Steven Lugerner lives in San Francisco and maintains musical ties to the Los Angeles, Chicago & New York City music scenes. As a bandleader, Lugerner leads both SLUGish Ensemble, an amoeba-like ensemble dedicated to original compositions & arrangements in addition to JACKNIFE, a hard-hitting post-bop quintet dedicated to the music […]

As a multi-instrumentalist and composer, Steven Lugerner lives in San Francisco and maintains musical ties to the Los Angeles, Chicago & New York City music scenes. As a bandleader, Lugerner leads both SLUGish Ensemble, an amoeba-like ensemble dedicated to original compositions & arrangements in addition to JACKNIFE, a hard-hitting post-bop quintet dedicated to the music […]

Nathan crafts sensitive, visceral, warm music that insists upon the inherent goodness of all life on Earth. His compositions navigate the inner spaces between jazz, soul, gospel, and folk music; these influences are sown together to create a performance that is welcoming, joyful, and deeply felt. He released his debut solo album ‘ur gd’ in […]

Nathan crafts sensitive, visceral, warm music that insists upon the inherent goodness of all life on Earth. His compositions navigate the inner spaces between jazz, soul, gospel, and folk music; these influences are sown together to create a performance that is welcoming, joyful, and deeply felt. He released his debut solo album ‘ur gd’ in […]

Daniel Riera is a flutist, bassist, wind-controllerist, synthesist, producer, composer and sound designer from San Francisco, CA. He is active as a stage performer with his jazz-fusion quartet the Daniel Riera Ensemble and as musical director for latin-alternative group Soltrón.  He also performs with jazz-soul artists Rebirth Canal, Kev Choice, Martin Luther McCoy and Indian […]

Daniel Riera is a flutist, bassist, wind-controllerist, synthesist, producer, composer and sound designer from San Francisco, CA. He is active as a stage performer with his jazz-fusion quartet the Daniel Riera Ensemble and as musical director for latin-alternative group Soltrón.  He also performs with jazz-soul artists Rebirth Canal, Kev Choice, Martin Luther McCoy and Indian […]

Adam Shulman has been a staple of the San Francisco Jazz scene since he moved to the city in 2002. Before the move, Adam was a student at UC Santa Cruz where he received a degree in classical performance. While at UCSC he studied jazz piano with Smith Dobson. Adam can also be seen as […]

Trading Fours at Tipple’s. Jam session hosted by Adam Shulman A lively jam session featuring some the Bay Area’s (and beyond) premiere players. Featuring House Band: Playing Musicians do not pay the door cover for seats at the bar/lounge. We ask musicians to open a tab and expect a $15 food and/or beverage minimum spend. […]

Paul Mehling, the leader of HCSF, Le Jazz Hot, and the Ivory Club Boys, has been dubbed the godfather of American gypsy jazz. He discovered the music of Django Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France in grammar school, and decades later the music that took root in his young soul finally […]

Paul Mehling, the leader of HCSF, Le Jazz Hot, and the Ivory Club Boys, has been dubbed the godfather of American gypsy jazz. He discovered the music of Django Reinhardt and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France in grammar school, and decades later the music that took root in his young soul finally […]