jam session
noun
: an often impromptu performance by a group especially of jazz musicians that is characterized by improvisation
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The two bond over music and a late-night jam session.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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
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“Jam session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jam%20session. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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