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jam session

noun

Definition of jam session

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

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Fire on Water: Jonny T-Bird & the MPs, 9:30 p.m. Sept. 6, 518 N. Water St. Iron Mike’s: Steve Nitros & Friends jam session, 8 p.m. Sept. 6, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin. Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "What’s going on in Milwaukee this week: Sept. 6-12," 5 Sep. 2019 After a quick stop at a karaoke bar, the rest of the Objectivists, young and old, had filled the hotel’s rooftop bar for a jam session. Alexander Sammon, The New Republic, "The Last of the Ayn Rand Acolytes," 14 Aug. 2019 All roads led to Memphis on Dec. 4, 1956, when a fearsome foursome of rock royalty-to-be — Elvis, Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash — converged on Sam Phillips’ Sun Records studio to engage in a jam session for the ages. James Hebert, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: Lamb’s Players’ ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ gives real-life rockers a run for their money in Vista," 22 July 2019 The panel members proceed to do their usual deconstruction of the song with a real-time jam session. Robbie Daw, Billboard, "'Songland' Recap: Aloe Blacc Hunts For a 'Hobbs & Shaw' Soundtrack Anthem," 3 July 2019 Yet the jam session has never been widely publicized or discussed, even among people who were close to both men during that time. David Gambacorta, Longreads, "Took You By Surprise: John and Paul’s Lost Reunion," 25 June 2019 While the main stage performances conclude at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, late-night and early-morning jam sessions take place on the festival grounds. San Diego Union-Tribune, "High Fidelity will add new/old twist to Summergrass bluegrass festival," 15 Aug. 2019 Iron Mike’s: Steve Nitros & Friends jam session, 8 p.m. July 26, 6357 S. 27th St., Franklin. Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "What’s going on in Milwaukee this week: July 26-Aug. 1," 25 July 2019 The 2019 Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival will be held July 18-20 in Winchester, Ind. Jeff Au Hoy from the Hawaiian island of Oahu will be the highlight performer, and there will be seminars, jam sessions and more. Phil Marty, chicagotribune.com, "Cruise up to Wisconsin for a massive air show, tune in to the Cincinnati Music Festival and more Midwest events," 3 July 2019

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First Known Use of jam session

1933, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for jam session

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jam session

noun

English Language Learners Definition of jam session

: a gathering or performance in which musicians play together informally without any preparation : a session in which musicians jam with each other

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