jam session

noun

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

Examples of jam session in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This faith-forward drama threads themes of loyalty, provision and everyday grace into a contemporary setting—think community jam sessions instead of barley fields, and mentorship instead of ancient customs for its transfer into the 21st century. —Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025

The two met in 1975 at a jam session in Miami and Gloria was immediately taken. —Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

This vibrant soundscape comes to life in spontaneous beachfront jam sessions or intimate performances at cozy coastal bars, where the tidal rhythm influences both emerging talent and seasoned performers. —Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2025

Passengers on a flight from St. Louis to Seattle got an unexpected pick-me-up when jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and bandmates held an impromptu jam session in the aisle while the plane was stuck on the tarmac hundreds of miles from their final destination. —Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

jam entry 3

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jam session

• accession
• aggression
• compression
• concession
• confession
• depression
• digression
• discretion
• expression
• impression
• obsession
• oppression

Kids Definition

jam session

noun

: an informal performance by a group of musicians (as jazz musicians) who often invite visitors to join in