6 recurring jazz jam sessions in Seattle, sorted by night. We checked each one against the venue’s own website, calendar or ticket page on October 8, 2026. Jam nights move, so open the venue’s listing before you head out. New to jams? Read how to sit in. Another city? Search the whole map.
Monday jazz jams in Seattle
Every Monday
Fellowship Jam Session
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Seattle Jazz Fellowship · 103 S Main St, Pioneer Square
- How it runs: Doors open at 6:30 PM. The house band plays a set, then the stage opens to the jam. Sign up to play on the sheet at the front desk.
- Cover: Free
- Good to know: All ages. The room is a basement reached only by stairs.
Venue listing Checked October 8, 2026
Tuesday jazz jams in Seattle
Second Tuesday of the month
Roadhouse Jazz Jam Night
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Roadhouse · 19955 28th Ave S, SeaTac
- How it runs: The house band opens with a set, then it's a jam. Bring your instrument or your voice.
- Cover: Free
- Good to know: All ages, with free parking. Register on Eventbrite through the venue's event page.
Venue listing Checked October 8, 2026
Second Tuesday of the month
All Ages Jam Session
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Seattle Jazz Fellowship · 103 S Main St, Pioneer Square
- Host: D'Vonne Lewis and the Fellowship Futures
- How it runs: Doors open at 6:30 PM. It's open to players of all ages and all levels.
- Cover: Free
- Good to know: The room is a basement reached only by stairs.
Venue listing Checked October 8, 2026
Thursday jazz jams in Seattle
Second and last Thursday of the month
Open Jazz Night
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
SoulFood CoffeeHouse · 15748 Redmond Way, Redmond
- Host: John Roth
- How it runs: A casual, all-ages session. A mostly set rhythm section gets things going, then everyone shares the stand. There's a mic for singers and an upright piano.
- For bass players: The host plays the bass lines, so ask him about taking a turn.
- Good to know: There's no house drum kit.
Venue listing Checked October 8, 2026
Sunday jazz jams in Seattle
First and third Sunday of the month
Couth Buzzard Jazz Jam
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Couth Buzzard Books · 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Greenwood
- Host: Kenny Mandell
- How it runs: A pro house band backs players of all ages and skill levels in a friendly, non-competitive setting.
- Good to know: Check with the store before you go on a first Sunday.
Venue listing Checked October 8, 2026
Every Sunday
Darrell's Jazz Jam
7:00 PM
Darrell's Tavern · 18041 N Aurora Ave, Shoreline
- Host: Kevin McCarthy
- Cover: $10 suggested donation
Venue listing Checked October 8, 2026
Before you sit in
Jam etiquette
- A1Use the sign-up sheet if there is one, and ask to sit in. If a bassist is already on the stand, ask: “Hey, is it cool if I play?”
- A2Don’t push to the front. In Will’s words: “Don’t try to always be the first one to play. Don’t kick anybody off especially if nobody knows you.”
- A3Time your walk. When Will hears the band “playing the head out of the song,” that’s when he starts making his way up.
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FAQ
Which nights have jazz jams in Seattle?
As of October 8, 2026, our list has jams on Monday (1), Tuesday (2), Thursday (1) and Sunday (2). Check the venue listing on the day you go, since nights change.
How do I sit in at a jazz jam as a bass player?
Put your name on the sign-up sheet if there is one. If a bassist is already playing, ask if you can take a tune. Don’t try to go first every time, and don’t bump anyone. New York bassist Will Lyle starts walking toward the stand when he hears the band play the head out.
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