Jazz Links Jam Sessions

Wed May 08 2024 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

Jazz Showcase | Chicago

Jazz Institute of Chicago
Publisher/HostJazz Institute of Chicago
Jazz Links Jam Sessions
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Jazz Links Jam Sessions
2nd Wednesdays | 5pm - 7pm
Jazz Showcase
806 S. Plymouth Ct | Chicago
FREE ADMISSION and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Jazz jam sessions have long been the place where musicians gather to connect, perform together, and hone their skills. Historically, jam sessions take place after-hours in the clubs, making it impossible for student musicians to participate. The Jazz Links Jam Session creates a live performance opportunity where student musicians can learn, grow, and connect with their jazz community.
The JAZZ LINKS JAM SESSIONS take place every month at The Jazz Showcase from October through May from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Students perform with one another and with the Jazz Links house band, which Includes world-class, professional jazz musicians.
WHO CAN JAM?
Students age 9-19 perform with one another and with the Jazz Links Mentors and other professional musicians in the house.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE JAM SESSION?
Jazz lovers, musicians, parents, students, siblings, and friends are all welcome and encouraged to attend these free events.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Students sign up on-site, and fill out a jam session info card listing three to five tunes they can play and improvise on from memory. The jam session host calls up groups of students to perform and improvise together in front of an enthusiastic live audience.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Bring your trumpet/saxophone/trombone/voice/flute/vibes/drumsticks and a list of jazz standard tunes that you know and can improvise over. A vocal microphone, drum set, double bass, bass amp, and piano are provided for each session.
Presented in partnership with The Jazz Showcase
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Jazz Showcase, 806 S Plymouth Ct,Chicago,IL,United States

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