jam session

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Recent Examples of jam session La Rueda de Candombe began as a casual jam session between friends, but has rapidly evolved into one of Uruguay’s most talked-about musical events, going from local street corners in the capital to the Cannes Film Festival. ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026 Exile in Europe led to a midnight jam session with Chet Baker, two years living with Parisian call girls and work for the King of Morocco. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 Conflict arises when Jonas’ character turns one of his jam session partner’s tunes into a hit. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for jam session
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Noun
  • Right-hander Kyle Hurt escaped a jam in the sixth inning when the Braves put the first two runners aboard, while Will Klein, Brock Stewart and Tanner Scott each followed with a scoreless inning.
    Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
  • If that’s not your culinary jam, the city is also flush with awesome soul food and Delta-style fish restaurants.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • The church annually has a songfest following Dec. 25, which actually begins the Christmas season, but this one will honor the Rev. Wally Hyclak, who is retiring Jan. 1.
    cleveland, cleveland, 13 Dec. 2019
  • The songfest began with the women introducing themselves by singing out their names.
    Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 29 May 2018
Noun
  • The three-time Oscar-winning director explained his decision to opt out while taking questions at the festival’s Rendez-Vous event.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
  • Mayor Taylor said the revival of the Arabian Nights parade and festival is the latest step in that path of revival.
    Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026

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