Comments on: Jam Sessions at Jazz Fest

Question: Jam Sessions at Jazz Fest

gteffertz — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:18:30 -0800

I'll finally be going to Jazz Fest in New Orleans this year. Does anyone know if there are open jam sessions around the city during the festival? I don't have any illusions about playing with famous folks, but it would be nice to get together with some other musicians and play jazz. (I'm a vocalist, if that makes any difference).

By: CheeseLouise

CheeseLouise — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:12:36 -0800

I have never heard of this kind of thing but a ton of events go on during Jazz Fest after hours so I guess there's a chance. Have you checked the threadhead forums? And closer to time the listings at offbeat.com might be useful.

By: gteffertz

gteffertz — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:50:23 -0800

Thanks, but I did post to the threadhead forums earlier without much success. I hadn't heard of offbeat.com, so I will check it out.

By: St. Sorryass

St. Sorryass — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:13:30 -0800

There is a Monday evening jam at the Hi Ho Lounge, but I think it is mostly bluegrass.