Jazz Jam Sessions
where the cats congregate to groove and grow
NOTE: As these events may be subject to change, it’s always a good idea to CALL AHEAD for CONFIRMATION!
Mondays
Next Phaze – Every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Monday, 8:00 – 11:00 pm Jazz fusion, Funk, R&B and soul, hosted by Spice Band (Jesse L. Powers, bass; Johnny Jones,…
Django Jazz Session – Every Monday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm Django Jazz session, hosted by Michael Joseph Harris. Bluebird Cocktail Bar’s Green Room, 3600 Hickory Ave., in Hampden.…
The Session – Mondays at La Familia Soundstage, 7:00 – 10:00 pm Straight-ahead jazz jam (aka “The Session”) hosted by Clarence Ward III. La Familia Soundstage, 836 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore. No…
Tuesdays
Bright Moments Jam Session – Every Tuesday, 7:30 – 11:00 pm Weekly straight-ahead jam session at Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore. No cover. Hosted by Obasi…
Judges Bench – Every 1st Tuesday, 8:00 – 11:00 pm Straight-ahead jam session, hosted by Jim Deshler on drums., with Zach Worthy on Keyboard; Eric Worthy…
Jam & Slam Workshop – Every Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Jazz jam + dance, poetry, spoken word. Hosted by Derrick Amin, dricks101050@aol.com. 3505 Resource Dr, Randallstown,…
Wednesdays
Red Emma’s – Every 1st Wednesday, 6:00 to 9:00 pm "SPREAD THE JAM" Straight ahead jam session hosted by Johanna McGuire. at Red Emma's, 3128 Greenmount…
Mickey’s Joint – Every 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 – 10:00 pm Straight-ahead jam session, hosted by Jeron White. Mickey's Joint, 5402 Harford Rd., Baltimore, 21214. (443) 835-1081.…
Thursdays
Straight-ahead Jazz Jam – Every Thursday, 7pm to 9pm Terra Cafe, 25th & St. Paul, Baltimore. 410-777-5277. Neighborhood bar & cafe serving Jamaican soul food.…
Jam session – Every Second and Last Thursday, 7 pm to 10 pm Straight-ahead and funk jazz session at City Chef, 6797 Laurel-Bowie Road, Bowie, MD. 301-523-2805. Hosted by…
JazzWire Jam Session – Every 3rd Thursday, 7:30 – 10:00 pm An inclusive jam hosted by JazzWire artistic director Jeff Antoniuk (Jeff@JazzWire.net). Adult amateurs and semi-pros brush…
The Vibe Check – Every 2nd Thursday, 8:00 – 10:00 pm Jazz, neo-soul, R&B, funk, welcoming "all forms of art, music, poetry, art, dance…we also encourage our…
Mobtown Ballroom & Cafe – Every 2nd Thursday, 7:00 – 10:00 pm Funk & Jazz jam. Hosted by Joe Keyes and The Late Bloomer Band. No cover. Two-drink…
Baltimore Pop-Up Jazz Jam – Every Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Outdoor jam session occurring at a different outdoor location each week. Location varies - check Facebook…
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays
Terra Cafe – Every 3rd Sunday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Straight-ahead jam session, hosted by Liz Fixsen. House band: Matthew George. piano; Chuck Karner, drums; Jeron…
The Green Room – Every Sunday, 8:00 – 11:00 pm Straight-ahead jam session, hosted by Charlie Ballantine. Instrumental only - jam starts at 9pm, with a…
Also see Facebook Page: Baltimore/Washington Jazz Jam Session
If you know of local jam sessions, or if any of the jazz jam sessions listed are discontinued, please let us know so we can update the page!