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jam session

[jam sesh-uhn] / ˈdʒæm ˌsɛʃ ən /
NOUN
informal jazz music
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And in Philly, there was always something going on whether it was a block party or a jam session or an open mic night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Footage of the jam session has won praise on social media.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

In the opening scenes, Philibert turns his camera on an unnamed toothy gentleman belting scratchy vocals during a jam session.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2024

A handful of musicians with violins, guitars and a small harp played an impromptu jam session beneath a tree nearby.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023

Allegedly originating during a jam session for the album, Cave co-wrote the song with Mick Harvey.

From Salon • May 18, 2023




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