Jam Session Finder

[Mike Stokes]

Since musicians often learn of jam sessions through word of mouth, I thought I'd start a forum where musicians & fans can share this information. Please let us know who is hosting, the name of the venue, the address, time of session, type of setup (are amplifiers, PA, instruments provided?), & any other info that might be pertinent.

[Shaul Dover]

Here at sweatshop Studios (www.sweatshopstudios.com) we started SundyJam. On the first and third Sundays of the month we get together for an afternoon jam. We are located in Katonah (Westchester) NY. Jazz - Funk - and everything between.
We got Hammond B3 w/ Leslie, Grand piano, Yamaha Motif 8, Yamaha Drums (bring your own symbols).
Contact me at [e-mail] for details.

[Rich Davis]

I am Bass Player for 40 yrs blues, rock, guitarrist also. Looking for band or jam session. Thanks Rich Davis Staten Island New York

[Mike Stokes]

Sugar Hill Quartet Host a Jam session every Wednesday at MInton's Playhouse in Harlem 10 pm 1 am.
118th st btw. Adam Clayton Powell and St. Nicholas Ave. NYC
Hosted by David F. Gibson

[Drew Bolognini]

Michael,

Here are 4 jams in the central jersey area to add to your list:

Sundays: Jamian's 79 Monmouth St. Red Bank 8-12 Host: Rob Dye/PA and guitar/bass/drum backline
Tues.: Brewster's Bar & Grill 1217 Main St. Bradley Beach Host: Gary Cavico/Stone Blue 8-11p
PA/amps/drums provided. Ok to bring own gear

Weds. The Brass Rail 89 Freneau Ave. Matawan 8:00-12 Host: Little Dave & The Chess Kings
PA/amps/drums provided.

Thurs. Blue Moon Cafe 114 S. Broadway S. Amboy 8-12 Host: Bob DelRosso PA/amps/drums provided

Hope this is helpful.

Drew Bolognini

[Chris Ward]

There are 3 jazz jam sessions every week in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.

Wednesdays at Visions Restaurant & Bar from 9pm-1am, hosted by the Justin Wert Trio
752 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218

Thursdays at Solo Kitchen & Bar from 9pm-1am, hosted by the Aki Ishiguro group.
1502 Cortelyou rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
http://www.myspace.com/solokitchenbar

Fridays at Vox Pop Cafe from 5-8pm, hosted by the Chris Ward trio.
1022 Cortelyou Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
http://voxpopnet.net/

[Michael McLaughlin]

I'm interested in open mics/jams in North Jersey - anybody have any info?

[Kristine Massari]

Trumpets Jazz Club hosts two jams each month: the second and fourth Thursdays from 7:30 pm-11:30 pm. The second Thurs. of month is hosted by trumpeter Ted Curson. There is a trio provided, but you can substitute regulars, if you play piano, bass and drums. We usually get mostly instrumentalists and seasoned vocalists at that jam. The fourth Thurs. is hosted by pianist Betty Liste, who is backed by bass and drums. It is a Singers' jam, but instrumentalists are welcome to sit-in with singers. This jam is ideal for beginning singers, as well as professional singers who want to try out a few new tunes with a live band. Betty is a terrific accompanist. This jam also begins at 7:30 and ends at 11:30. $10 cover (to pay for back-up band) $5 min. We tried making it free, but didn't get enough support to pay the band and we want to keep this going. If anyone knows of corporate sponsorship, please let me know. I'd love the jam sessions to be free.

[Ben Zweig]

Cecils, in West Orange on Tuesdays.

1st Monday of every Month there is Vando Jam at Delta's in New Brunswick.

Puffin Cultural Center in Teaneck has jams on some Fridays and Mondays, but check their website for more info, http://www.puffinfoundation.org/forum/forum_new/about.html.

They all have amps, drumsets, everything you might need.

Michael McLaughlin said:

I'm interested in open mics/jams in North Jersey - anybody have any info?

[Richard Borge]

The "Jam That Slams" is back. At: The Lakeside Pub, 56 Lake Dr. West Wayne NJ 07470, Every Thurs. Nite Beginning Sept. 24th 9PM. A gathering of the areas best musicians and recording artists creating great music unrehearsed. Surprise guest STARS weekly. Hosted by Dave Fields & Jerry Lobozzo

[Kristine Massari]

Trumpets Jazz Club: Ted Curson Hosts Regular Monthly Jam on second Thursday of the month: piano, bass amp, drums, guitar amp and mics; Betty Liste hosts Singers' Jam on 4th Thurs of month. Musicians welcome to sit-in, too.6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ 07042. Piano, bass and drums. 973-744-2600

[Craig Alexander Mitchell]

Hi Mike,

I just joined yesterday and thought I'd put in my two cents.

Here's one everybody should check out. www.njopenmic.com


Every tuesday in West Orange (for you jazz lovers) you have Cecil's Jazz Jam Session.
Every thursday Cecil has a Blues Jam Session.
If you just want to listen to some good live music, theres the 17 piece Big Band on Monday.

The cover charge is only $7.00 on mondays, $5.00 on tuesdays and thursdays.
No cover if you are going to participate in the jam!

Oh yeah, it would help if I gave you the address.

Cecil's Jazz Club & Resturant
364 Valley Road
West Orange, NJ
973-736-4800
www.cecilsjazzclub.com
Tell Cecil that Craig sent you! (He's a cool dude)

On Wednesday you've got:
Franklin Ave Tavern
97 Franklin Ave.
West Orange NJ
973-736-4800
www.myspace.com/franklintavern
Blues Jam (no cover)
your host: Robert "Mousie" D'Aries
the house band: Kevin Kiley & The Outpatients
A small neighborhood bar with cool people.

I hope to meet some of my new friends from makin music at one of these jam sessions soon!

Look for me at: www.bandmix.com/mr-rhythm


Your friendly neighborhood guitar player,

Craig

[John Lynch]

JAM with JIMMY Mack at the ROSEBANK TAVERN EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FROM 9P.M. -1A.M. ALL INSTRUMENTS WELCOME. MAINLY BLUES, ROCK AND SOUL. THE ROSEBANK IS LOCATED IN STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK AT 1258 BAY ST.