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
Members of Dehd, Meat Wave, Matchess, Deeper, Ulna, Desert Liminal, and more linked up for an intuitive jam session.
—
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The two bond over music and a late-night jam session.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
In many regards, the evenings feel like a comfortable jam session with friends.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame event where Rush announced the tour, Lee revealed the turning point came from casual jam sessions.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jam session
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The two bond over music and a late-night jam session.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
In many regards, the evenings feel like a comfortable jam session with friends.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame event where Rush announced the tour, Lee revealed the turning point came from casual jam sessions.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jam session
Cite this Entry
“Jam session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jam%20session. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share