Jam Sessions in New York City
Jam sessions across New York City, from jazz and funk to hip hop, soul and pop.
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Random Strangers Jam @ Alewife Brewing - First Saturdays
Alewife Brewing
Bring your instrument. Be a Stranger. Join the fully improvised funk rock Random Strangers Jam. First Saturdays 8-11PM @ Alewife Brewing.
Russ Nolan's Jazz Night
Sour Mouse
Every Wednesday, Russ Nolan hosts a friendly Jazz Jam at Sour Mouse in NYC
Jazz Jam
Patrizia’s Marquee Commack
A Jazz jam in Commack, Long Island hosted by The Gracenotes Trio.
Second Sunday Irish Sessiun in Ithaca
Liquid State Brewing Company
Held every second Monday of the month.
Random Strangers Jam @ Sugar Mouse - Free NYC Jam Session -Select Thursdays
Sugar Mouse NYC
Bring your instrument. Be a Stranger. Join the fully improvised funk rock Random Strangers Jam. Select Thursdays 8-10pm* @ Sugar Mouse
Monday Night Blues Jam
The Bayou
Blues jam in a Cajun/Creole restaurant in Mount Vernon, NY (Westchester County).
The Green Project Open Jam
Popei's Clam Bar
A New jam in Deer Park running Wednesdays through March 2026. Kids welcome.
Monday Night Open Jam
The Mahopac Inn
Full backline and weekly guests.
South Shore Original Open Mic (S.O.O.M.)
Carney's Irish Pub & Restaurant
The only original music open mic on Long Island’s south shore.
Americana, Roots & Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam
Fred's Dog House
An acoustic jam in a cool venue in Brooklyn.
Hot & Gypsy Jazz Jam
The Keep
Have fun playing period jazz at this jam.
Random Strangers Jam - Special Saturday at Sugar Mouse
Sugar Mouse NYC
Bring your instrument. Be a Stranger. Join the improvised funk rock Random Strangers Jam and catch a rare one-off performance of originals.
Friday Night Jazz Jam
Patrick's Place
Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome after opening set.
Sunday Bluegrass Session
Prospect Bar and Grill
A friendly acoustic session in Brooklyn held outdoors in good weather and indoors in bad!
Back Room Speakeasy Mondays (SIT INS WELCOME)
The Back Room
A Prohibition era style trad jazz hang where musicians and singers are welcome to sit in on preferably era-appropriate tunes.
Smalls Saturday Night Jam
Smalls Jazz Club
Jam with some of the best performers in jazz anywhere!
Freebird Sunday Night Jam
freebird kitchen and bar
All musicians/instruments/genres welcome Full bands welcome House band set will be kept short
Deb Knapper’s Sunday Jam
Cafe Oasis
A jam session in Baldwin, Long Island steps from the Long Island Railroad
Jorei Jazz Jam
Sour Mouse
A Sunday afternoon Jazz jam on the lower east side. One drink minimum.
Thursday Night Blues Jam
Bc's Pub
A rare all blues jam on Long Island!
Wednesday Night Jam
Bobbique
Long running jam at one of Long Island’s best BBQ spots.
Open Jam
Parsnip Lake House
An occasionally themed jam session. Check the hosts page for theme of the week.
Thursday Open Mic
Kitty Kiernans
Long running open mic in Brooklyn. Arrive early to sign up.
Smalls Saturday Afternoon Jam
Smalls Jazz Club
Jam with some of the best performers in jazz anywhere!
Smalls Sunday Afternoon Jam
Smalls Jazz Club
Jam with some of the best jazz performers anywhere!
Smalls Friday Afternoon Jam
Smalls Jazz Club
Jam with some of the best performers in jazz anywhere!
Open Jam Night
Kitty Mulligan's Irish Pub
An open jam session held the first and third Sunday of the month.
Jazz Jam/Open Mic Thursdays
Brasserie by Chef Aless
A jazz jam and open mic on Long Island
Idaho Bar Old Time Jam (1st and 3rd Monday of the month)
Idaho
The Idaho Bar (@idahobarnyc) has regular old time jams and small sessions.
Flushing Town Hall Monthly Jazz Jam
Flushing Town Hall
A monthly Jazz jam in Flushing, Queens, held on the second Wednesday of the month.
Tone’s Bluegrass Jam
Sunny's
A bluegrass jam in a legendary brooklyn venue.
Irish Music & Dance Jam
Paddy Reilly's Music Bar
A weekly raucous acoustic Irish music evening!
Repeal XVIII Original Open Mic
Repeal XVIII
Hosted by Justin Levine. Originals and Covers are welcome! Soloists, Duos, Trios welcome.
Mona’s Monday Night Bluegrass Session
Mona's
A jam session, focusing on Appalachian fiddle music, bluegrass, and old school country.
Foundation Jam Session
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
Join bassist Kim Clarke at this Harlem jam.
Big Ed’s World Famous Jam
The Red Lion
One of the few dedicated blues jams in Manhattan.
FMSH Folk Jam & Sing-Along
South Huntington Public Library
A once monthly event.
Smalls Sunday Night Jam
Smalls Jazz Club
Jam with some of the best performers in jazz anywhere!
Sunday Bluegrass Session MOVING TO IRISH HAVEN 1/11 ONLY
Irish Haven
A friendly acoustic session in Brooklyn held outdoors in good weather and indoors in bad!
Richie Cannata’s Monday Night Jam
The Bitter End
One of the longest continuously running jam sessions in New York, the jam is hosted by firmer Billy Joel saxophonist Richie Cannata.
Funkadelic Studios Open Jam
Funkadelic Studios
Funkadelic hosts an open jam every Saturday from 6-10pm.
Nightly Jazz Jam
Smalls Jazz Club
Jam with or just listen to some of the New York area’s best.
Jazz Dialogue Jam (Nightly)
Ornithology Jazz Club
A nightly jazz jam in Brooklyn.
Open Jam Thursdays @ Ziggy's Music Room
Riverhead Polish Independent Club
Open to individual players/singers or full bands.
The Jazz Foundation of America Monday Night Jam
Local 802 - American Federation of Musicians
Local 802 hosts a monthly, free to all jam session, whether you are a union member or not.
Wednesday Night Jam - E Harlem
209 East 117th Street
Every Wed night from 7pm-10 (or later), come to music night at El Kallejon on E 117th St in E Harlem! All are welcome. Host: Robert Gay.
Tuesday Blues Jam
Sour Mouse
One of the few jams dedicated to the blues left in Manhattan.
Jazz Jam Session
Bar Bayeux
A long running weekly jam session in Brooklyn curated by drummer Diego Voglino.
Bā’Sik Jazz Jam Session
Mommy's Cocktail Bar
An intimate session in brooklyn that’s been going strong since 2012.
Smalls Friday Night Jam
Smalls Jazz Club
Jam with some of the best performers in jazz anywhere!
Mona’s Tuesday Night Trad Jazz Jam
Mona's
A fun, raucous jam focusing on the music of the 20s and 30s (mainly). Come dressed in the fashion of the day or come as you are!
Lisa Polizzi Jam
Daisy's Nashville Lounge
A weekly jam in Patchogue, Long Island.
Bluegrass by the Bridge Jam
Delia's Lounge & Restaurant
A bluegrass jam in Brooklyn. There are bonus jams on other days sometimes so check their social media often!
Jim Moran’s Sunday Funday Open Mic Jam
Frogzz Bar ‘N’ Grill
Just about every genre is welcome (as long as the band is familiar with the tune!)
First Sunday Open Jam Session
Russian Vodka Room
A Jazz session in midtown
Late Night Jam (May be nightly, check website)
Cafe Ornithology
May be nightly...check website to be sure.
Winter Wonder Jazz Jam
New Amsterdam Music Association Harlem
Every Wednesday in February for Black Histort Month. Hosted by Les Goodson on February 4 & 11, then by Denton Darien on the 18th & 25th.
Otto's Wednesday Jam & Open Mic
Otto's Shrunken Head
Otto's Wednesday Jam & Open Mic is first and third Wednesday nights, it's an open mic followed by an open jam.
The Uptown Jam (and Open Mic)
Jackie B's
A multi genre jam in Scarsdale, NY.
The Haven Jam Session
Irish Haven
A new jam session in Brooklyn featuring bluegrass, country and more.
Open Jam
Riverhead Polish Independent Club
An open multi genre jam at Ziggy’s Music Room in Riverhead, NY.
Wide Open Mic
Croton Tapsmith
An open mic hosted by Jack Grace
Eric Stern's Latin Jazz Project/ Jam Session
Terraza 7
A Latin Jam Session at a tiny venue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Descargas NYC
Sound Collective
A monthly hang for practicing salsa and Latin jazz repertoire in a collaborative setting.
Women’s Her-Story Month Jazz Jam & Open Mic
New Amsterdam Music Association Harlem
A Jam/Open Mic honoring women in Harlem.