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

But hip-hop and neo-soul are two sides of the same coin, which should be obvious to someone doing Soulquarian cosplay—down to recording Monica at Electric Lady Studios, the onetime home of the group’s jam sessions. —Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026

The movie follows Rick Power (Rudd), a wedding band singer who stumbles into a late-night jam session with former boy band star Danny (Jonas) and reignites his passion for songwriting. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026

But don’t forget the jam sessions, too, plus culture workshops and tasty food and drink that make this roots-music bash such down-home fun. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026

Dewan, wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap, smiled into the camera during their jam session. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

jam entry 3

First Known Use

1931, 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