jam session

noun

: an often impromptu performance by a group especially of jazz musicians that is characterized by improvisation

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Chanel Beads: Your Day Will Come After years of feeling adrift in the local Seattle DIY scene, Shane Lavers had an epiphany at a jam session that led him to take guitar music seriously and move to New York. Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024 Or Jimi Hendrix, ready for another jam session lasting until at least 3 a.m. Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024 The retro look allows this gadget to double as a decor piece in your home, perfect for all of your parties and jam sessions. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024 The cafe also doubles as a performance space that regularly hosts songwriters circles, jam sessions, open mic nights, and other concerts. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jam session 

Word History

Etymology

jam entry 3

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jam session was in 1933

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“Jam session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jam%20session. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

jam session

noun
: an informal performance by a group of musicians (as jazz musicians) who often invite visitors to join in

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