jam session
noun
: an often impromptu performance by a group especially of jazz musicians that is characterized by improvisation
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But, initially, a lot of that music developed out of longer instrumental jam sessions.
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Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
At the foot of Alon’s TikTok profile is a clip from this storied evening, in which they can be seen leading a stomping jam session as the members of Big Thief cheer along.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 29 May 2025
The weekly free ukulele jam sessions are open to all.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
Solange has crafted rough sketches of songs on her iPhone, brought them to life during jam sessions and, separately, composed a New York City Ballet score.
—Jaelani Turner-Williams, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
At the foot of Alon’s TikTok profile is a clip from this storied evening, in which they can be seen leading a stomping jam session as the members of Big Thief cheer along.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 29 May 2025
The weekly free ukulele jam sessions are open to all.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
Solange has crafted rough sketches of songs on her iPhone, brought them to life during jam sessions and, separately, composed a New York City Ballet score.
—Jaelani Turner-Williams, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jam session
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“Jam session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jam%20session. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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