jam session

noun

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

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Of course, going from shows to pickleball classes to after-hours jam sessions at B.B. King’s Blues Club can be tiring. Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 In a separate post a few hours later, Bieber shared a video of a jam session at his home. arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Each night will conclude with an after-hours jam session led by Jon Batiste and his band Stay Human. Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025 During the reception, Jason held a jam session with Led Zeppelin members Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones. Emily Krauser, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jam session

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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 12 Apr. 2025.

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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