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Join us for the very first Hot Club of Inverness open jam session at MacGregor's Bar, Inverness, on Sunday, 13th April, from 2pm–4pm for an afternoon of Gypsy Jazz tunes and good company.What to Expect:
Everyone's welcome. Bring your instrument, your voice, or just come along to listen.
We'll pick tunes from our list. You can play the melody, take a solo, or provide accompaniment, whatever you're comfortable with.
I hope this jam will focus on supportive accompaniment. When you're not leading or soloing, think about how best to back up the melody with rhythm chords, tasteful fills, or listening quietly. Think of it like a conversation: it works best when one voice shines at a time.
Listen closely to the other musicians and communicate clearly. Eye contact and attentive listening help create musical cues and improve the jam.
Try to keep solos concise and engaging: one two choruses per musician for fast or short tunes, one chorus per musician for medium and faster tunes, and shared choruses now and again for slower ballads.
Respect your fellow musicians. Jams are about mutual enjoyment and growth. Encourage others, especially if they're new or less experienced.
Make sure your instrument is tuned before joining in. It makes a huge difference!
Tune List:
- Minor Swing
- Honeysuckle Rose
- Sweet Georgia Brown
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- It Had to Be You
- Seul ce Soir
- Douce Ambiance
- Bossa Dorado
- All of Me
- Lady Be Good
- Djangology
We'll aim to add a new tune every month to keep things interesting!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MacGregor's, 109-113 Academy Street,Inverness, United Kingdom
