3 recurring jazz jam sessions in Osaka, 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 Osaka
Once a month, early in the month (Wed 7 Oct, Mon 2 Nov, Wed 2 Dec)
GALLON's "What to do" Jazz Session
19:00 to 22:00
JAZZ CLUB GALLON · Kitashinchi, Kita-ku
- Host: 高橋知道 (tenor sax), 梅本慈丹 (bass)
- How it runs: Jazz standards only, no originals, and players are asked to play from memory (singers excepted). Doors open at 18:30.
- Cover: ¥2,000 (students ¥1,000 off), 1-order minimum, paid on entry
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Most days
Beehive Session
19:30 to 22:30 weekdays; 14:00 to 17:00 weekends
Beehive (ビーハイヴ) · Kyobashi, Joto-ku
- Host: Rotating house pianist and bassist (e.g. 境ちせこ, piano, and 砂川まさき, bass)
- How it runs: A house pianist and bassist host every session. Fridays are Live and Session nights with the house band, 19:30 to 22:10.
- Cover: ¥2,500 incl. 1 drink; specials and Fridays cost more (up to ¥4,500)
- For bass players: Sat 17 Oct, 19:00 to 22:00, is a Bass Session Special led by bassist 井上幸祐 (¥3,000, students ¥2,500).
- Good to know: A few nights a month are studio rental days with no session, so check the calendar.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Tuesday jazz jams in Osaka
Most days
Beehive Session
19:30 to 22:30 weekdays; 14:00 to 17:00 weekends
Beehive (ビーハイヴ) · Kyobashi, Joto-ku
- Host: Rotating house pianist and bassist (e.g. 境ちせこ, piano, and 砂川まさき, bass)
- How it runs: A house pianist and bassist host every session. Fridays are Live and Session nights with the house band, 19:30 to 22:10.
- Cover: ¥2,500 incl. 1 drink; specials and Fridays cost more (up to ¥4,500)
- For bass players: Sat 17 Oct, 19:00 to 22:00, is a Bass Session Special led by bassist 井上幸祐 (¥3,000, students ¥2,500).
- Good to know: A few nights a month are studio rental days with no session, so check the calendar.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Wednesday jazz jams in Osaka
Once a month, early in the month (Wed 7 Oct, Mon 2 Nov, Wed 2 Dec)
GALLON's "What to do" Jazz Session
19:00 to 22:00
JAZZ CLUB GALLON · Kitashinchi, Kita-ku
- Host: 高橋知道 (tenor sax), 梅本慈丹 (bass)
- How it runs: Jazz standards only, no originals, and players are asked to play from memory (singers excepted). Doors open at 18:30.
- Cover: ¥2,000 (students ¥1,000 off), 1-order minimum, paid on entry
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
About once a month, lately on a Wednesday (21 Oct, 18 Nov)
Bamboo Club Jazz Session
19:00
Bamboo Club · Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome, Kita-ku
- Host: 堤之大輝 (guitar), 井上歩 (bass), 松本大 (drums)
- How it runs: A guitar, bass and drums trio hosts. Doors open at 18:30.
- Cover: ¥2,000 (students and pros ¥1,000), plus 1 drink and snack or 2 drinks (¥1,000)
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Most days
Beehive Session
19:30 to 22:30 weekdays; 14:00 to 17:00 weekends
Beehive (ビーハイヴ) · Kyobashi, Joto-ku
- Host: Rotating house pianist and bassist (e.g. 境ちせこ, piano, and 砂川まさき, bass)
- How it runs: A house pianist and bassist host every session. Fridays are Live and Session nights with the house band, 19:30 to 22:10.
- Cover: ¥2,500 incl. 1 drink; specials and Fridays cost more (up to ¥4,500)
- For bass players: Sat 17 Oct, 19:00 to 22:00, is a Bass Session Special led by bassist 井上幸祐 (¥3,000, students ¥2,500).
- Good to know: A few nights a month are studio rental days with no session, so check the calendar.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Thursday jazz jams in Osaka
Most days
Beehive Session
19:30 to 22:30 weekdays; 14:00 to 17:00 weekends
Beehive (ビーハイヴ) · Kyobashi, Joto-ku
- Host: Rotating house pianist and bassist (e.g. 境ちせこ, piano, and 砂川まさき, bass)
- How it runs: A house pianist and bassist host every session. Fridays are Live and Session nights with the house band, 19:30 to 22:10.
- Cover: ¥2,500 incl. 1 drink; specials and Fridays cost more (up to ¥4,500)
- For bass players: Sat 17 Oct, 19:00 to 22:00, is a Bass Session Special led by bassist 井上幸祐 (¥3,000, students ¥2,500).
- Good to know: A few nights a month are studio rental days with no session, so check the calendar.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Friday jazz jams in Osaka
Most days
Beehive Session
19:30 to 22:30 weekdays; 14:00 to 17:00 weekends
Beehive (ビーハイヴ) · Kyobashi, Joto-ku
- Host: Rotating house pianist and bassist (e.g. 境ちせこ, piano, and 砂川まさき, bass)
- How it runs: A house pianist and bassist host every session. Fridays are Live and Session nights with the house band, 19:30 to 22:10.
- Cover: ¥2,500 incl. 1 drink; specials and Fridays cost more (up to ¥4,500)
- For bass players: Sat 17 Oct, 19:00 to 22:00, is a Bass Session Special led by bassist 井上幸祐 (¥3,000, students ¥2,500).
- Good to know: A few nights a month are studio rental days with no session, so check the calendar.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Saturday jazz jams in Osaka
Most days
Beehive Session
19:30 to 22:30 weekdays; 14:00 to 17:00 weekends
Beehive (ビーハイヴ) · Kyobashi, Joto-ku
- Host: Rotating house pianist and bassist (e.g. 境ちせこ, piano, and 砂川まさき, bass)
- How it runs: A house pianist and bassist host every session. Fridays are Live and Session nights with the house band, 19:30 to 22:10.
- Cover: ¥2,500 incl. 1 drink; specials and Fridays cost more (up to ¥4,500)
- For bass players: Sat 17 Oct, 19:00 to 22:00, is a Bass Session Special led by bassist 井上幸祐 (¥3,000, students ¥2,500).
- Good to know: A few nights a month are studio rental days with no session, so check the calendar.
Venue listing Checked October 10, 2026
Sunday jazz jams in Osaka
Most days
Beehive Session
19:30 to 22:30 weekdays; 14:00 to 17:00 weekends
Beehive (ビーハイヴ) · Kyobashi, Joto-ku
- Host: Rotating house pianist and bassist (e.g. 境ちせこ, piano, and 砂川まさき, bass)
- How it runs: A house pianist and bassist host every session. Fridays are Live and Session nights with the house band, 19:30 to 22:10.
- Cover: ¥2,500 incl. 1 drink; specials and Fridays cost more (up to ¥4,500)
- For bass players: Sat 17 Oct, 19:00 to 22:00, is a Bass Session Special led by bassist 井上幸祐 (¥3,000, students ¥2,500).
- Good to know: A few nights a month are studio rental days with no session, so check the calendar.
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.
From lesson 5 of From Unknown to Unavailable. All five tips
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FAQ
Which nights have jazz jams in Osaka?
As of October 10, 2026, our list has jams on Monday (2), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (3), Thursday (1), Friday (1), Saturday (1) and Sunday (1). 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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