7 recurring jazz jam sessions in Denver, sorted by night. We checked each one against the venue’s own website, calendar or ticket page on October 10, 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 Denver
Last Monday of the month
Muse Jazz Jam
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Muse Performance Space · 200 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette
- Host: Clare Church Trio
- How it runs: Come play, or just listen. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
- Cover: $10 suggested donation at the door
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Once or twice a month, dates vary
The Blowing Loud Jam Sessions
Check the venue for the time
Dazzle · 1080 14th St, Downtown
- Host: The Parrisian (Parris Fleming) and his house band
- How it runs: A late-night session right after the early show. Local and visiting players are invited up, so bring your instrument or your voice.
- Style: Groove and soul leaning
- Cover: $5, or free with a ticket to the early show
- Good to know: Dates and times change. The only date posted as of 10 Oct is Sun Oct 11, 8:30 to 11 PM, all ages. September's Monday sessions ran 9 PM to midnight and were 21 and over. Check Dazzle's calendar before you go.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Tuesday jazz jams in Denver
Every Tuesday
B3 Jazz Jam
9:30 PM to 1:30 AM
Herb's Bar · 2057 Larimer St, LoDo
- Host: Players listed every week: Adam Gang, Vlad Girshevich, Daryl Gott, Braxton Kahn
- Style: Organ jazz (B3)
- Cover: No cover
- Good to know: 21 and over. Minors can stay only until 10:30 PM, with a parent.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Wednesday jazz jams in Denver
Every Wednesday
Live Jazz & Open Jazz Jam
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Roxy on Broadway · 554 S Broadway, South Broadway
- How it runs: A live jazz set plus an open jazz jam. Bottles of wine are half off.
- Cover: Free
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Friday jazz jams in Denver
Every Friday
Mercury Legacy Jazz Jam and Poetry Open Mic
7:00 PM
The Karma House · 8402 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood
- How it runs: A short jazz set in the main bar at 7, then the jam moves to the smaller Headspace room in the 8 PM hour. A poetry open mic follows.
- Good to know: It carries on the old Mercury Cafe's Friday jazz night. The Karma House is an alcohol-free kava bar.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Sunday jazz jams in Denver
Second Sunday of the month
Swallow Hill Jazz Jam
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Swallow Hill Music · 71 E Yale Ave, Platt Park
- Host: Felix Ayodele
- How it runs: A teaching jam. It opens by working through part of a jazz standard and how to improvise over the changes, then everyone plays other standards or pop tunes people want to call. All levels and instruments are welcome.
- Cover: $10 suggested minimum donation
- Good to know: October's jam is on Sun Oct 18. No jam when the building is closed for holidays. Need the drum set? Call (303) 777-1003 at least a day ahead.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Second Sunday of the month
Neighborhood Music Jazz Jam
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Stanley Marketplace · 2501 Dallas St, Aurora
- Host: Neighborhood Music School
- How it runs: An open jam in the market's common area. All skill levels are welcome. Keys, drums and mics are provided.
- For bass players: Amps are provided, but the listing doesn't say if there's a bass amp.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Once or twice a month, dates vary
The Blowing Loud Jam Sessions
Check the venue for the time
Dazzle · 1080 14th St, Downtown
- Host: The Parrisian (Parris Fleming) and his house band
- How it runs: A late-night session right after the early show. Local and visiting players are invited up, so bring your instrument or your voice.
- Style: Groove and soul leaning
- Cover: $5, or free with a ticket to the early show
- Good to know: Dates and times change. The only date posted as of 10 Oct is Sun Oct 11, 8:30 to 11 PM, all ages. September's Monday sessions ran 9 PM to midnight and were 21 and over. Check Dazzle's calendar before you go.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 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 Denver?
As of October 10, 2026, our list has jams on Monday (2), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (1), Friday (1) and Sunday (3). 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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