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
Straight-ahead Jazz Session – Every First & Third Monday, 6:00pm – 9:00pm at R House in Remington Straight-ahead jam sessions. No cover but tips welcome. R House, 301 W. 29th Street, Baltimore, 21211.…
Straight-ahead Jazz Session – Every Monday, 7:00 – 10:00 pm, Motor House Baltimore Jazz session, hosted by Clarence Ward III. No cover but tips welcome. Motor House, 120 W. North…
Next Phaze – Every Monday, 8:00 – 11:00 pm Jazz, Jazz fusion, Funk, R&B and soul, hosted by Spice Band (Jesse L. Powers, bass; Johnny…
Django Jazz Session – Every Monday, 6:30 – 10:00 pm, The Bluebird Cocktail Room, Baltimore Django Jazz session, hosted by Michael Joseph Harris. 3600 Hickey Ave., in Hampden, downstairs in the Bluebird…
Tuesdays
BeeGee’s Jam Session – Tuesdays 8:30-11:30 pm Weekly straight-ahead "Tacos Tuesday" jam session starting April 7th, 2026, at BeeGees, 4528 Harford Rd., Lauraville,…
Bright Moments Jam Session – Keystone Korner – Most Tuesdays, 7:00 – 10:00 pm Weekly straight-ahead jam session at Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore. No cover. Hosted by Obasi…
Jam Session – Judges Bench – Every First Tuesday, 8:00 – 11:00 pm Straight-ahead jam session, hosted by Michael Grasso (keyboard), with Jim Stivers (guitar), Steve Zurier (bass) and…
Jam & Slam Workshop – Randallstown Community Center – Every Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Jazz jam + dance, poetry, spoken word. Hosted by Derrick Amin, dricks101050@aol.com. At Randallstown Community Center,…
Wednesdays
Avenue Kitchen & Bar – “The Session” -Every Wednesday, 7:00 to 10:00 pm "The Session" - Straight ahead jam session hosted by saxophonist and trumpeter Clarence Ward III at…
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…
Thursdays
“The Vibe Check” – R&B/Soul/Funk Jam Session – Every Second Thursday, 8-10 pm Ema's Corner, 33 West North Ave., Baltimore, 21201 (the old Joe Squared, across from Motor House).…
Straight-Ahead jazz jam, every third Thursday of the month, 7 to 10 pm, Racer’s Cafe, Parkville Straight-ahead session at Racer's Cafe, 7732 Harford Rd., Parkville, MD 21234, Ph #410-665-6000. Hosted by Jeron…
JazzWire Jam Session – 49 West, Annapolis – 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…
Baltimore Pop-Up Jazz Jam – Outdoors, Every Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Locations vary Outdoor jam session occurring at a different outdoor location each week during spring, summer, and fall…
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays
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!