Definition of Jam session

1. Noun. An impromptu jazz concert.

Generic synonyms: Musical Performance

Definition of Jam session

1. Noun. (music) An informal gathering of musicians to play music, especially improvised jazz or a similar genre. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jam Session

jalousied
jalousies
jalousing
jalpaite
jam
jam-jars
jam-pack
jam-packed
jam-packing
jam-packs
jam-pawncked
jam rag
jam rags
jam sandwich
jam sandwiches
jam session (current term)
jam sessions
jam tart
jam tarts
jam tomorrow
jamaat
jamaats
jamadar
jamadars
jamahiriyas
jamaica
jamaicine
jamais vu
jamb
jambalaya

Literary usage of Jam session

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Jazz on Film and Video in the Library of Congress by Rebecca D. Clear (1994)
"jam session Nos. 1 and 2. See AFTER HOURS WITH ART HODES. ... FEA 8094 A classic music short documenting a jam session of "Jammin' the Blues," "The Midnight ..."

2. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"... Ottawa, Ontario HUNTER, JAM (Session VI), A/Head, Seismic Section, Resources, Geophysics and Geochemistry Division, Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa, ..."

3. Mexico's Pacific Coast by Vivien Lougheed (2004)
"On Friday nights, musicians have a jam session and visiting musicians can join in. Besides all this, the grill offers a good steak for $15. ..."

4. The Catskills Alive! by Francine Silverman (2003)
"... a Celtic jam session every fourth Friday. Egg's Nest does not accept credit cards. beef whenever possible. Barbecued entrees, appetizers and sandwiches ..."

5. Puerto Rico by Kurt Pitzer, Tara Stevens (2001)
"... by for a jam session. Ask to see his homemade instruments, including the "Secretary's Nightmare" - a musical ball studded with old-fashioned typewriter ..."

6. WMD Machete by Mark Plimsoll (2006)
"We started a jam session so he could show off on the harmonica. I started to play some intellectual Art rock, something off The Rise and Fall of Ziggy ..."

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