Joe Warner Ft Charles McNeal

Rising Bay Area pianist Joe Warner brings his captivating style and electrifying performances to Mr. Tipple's, joined by jazz saxophone titan Charles McNeal. Warner, who serves as pianist and musical director for legendary vocalist The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, leads his acclaimed Joe Warner Trio with what critics describe as "deep groove, fearless versatility, and a modern sensibility rooted in tradition."

Expect a dynamic fusion of post-bop, contemporary jazz, and soul. Warner's piano work draws from his extensive collaborations with jazz icons including Billy Hart, Buster Williams, Gary Bartz, and Jeff "Tain" Watts, while also crossing genre lines with artists like Taj Mahal and Bernard Purdie. His performances showcase both technical mastery and an infectious energy that has been "setting the Bay Area jazz scene on fire."

Charles McNeal, a Las Vegas-based multi-saxophonist recognized as "a titan of the jazz saxophone," brings impressive credentials to the stage. Trained under legends including Ron Miles, Javon Jackson, and Nelson Rangell, McNeal has performed with Wynton Marsalis, McCoy Tyner, and James Carter at prestigious festivals including Monterey, San Francisco, Telluride, and Umbria Jazz. Playing tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, McNeal spans contemporary jazz, R&B, blues, and avant-garde styles.

This collaboration promises to showcase Warner's "swing-or-die" approach to music-making, where adapting to different musical approaches creates "part of the joy and the challenge." The intimate setting of Mr. Tipple's provides the perfect backdrop for experiencing the interplay between Warner's piano mastery and McNeal's saxophone prowess, blending tradition with contemporary innovation in a way that represents the best of Bay Area jazz.