jam session

noun

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

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Thousands of musicians and music lovers flock to Chattanooga, filling up hotel rooms and hallways with impromptu jam sessions that last until the wee hours. — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026 For generations of Kansas City musicians, jazz was learned in clubs, jam sessions and classrooms. — Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 On Friday and Saturday nights, live country and honky-tonk bands get couples two-stepping across the wooden dance floor, while most afternoons bring informal pickers’ circles where musicians gather for backyard jam sessions. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026 The two-day event gave attendees a choice of main stage concerts, storytelling, mini-concerts and jam sessions on stages nestled on the north end of the park. — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jam session

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First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jam session was in 1931

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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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