Drumalicious

This is a list of the best jam sessions that I’ve found in and around the Los Angeles. I’ve seen drummers like Jerry Brown (e.g. Stevie Wonder) and Omar Hakim (e.g. Sting) turn up and play at these, so you better have your act together if you plan on sitting in here!

I’ve been to some of these but can’t vouch for them all. If you have any feedback on any of the listed jams, or you know of any not listed, please please get in touch and spread the knowledge and I’ll share it here

You can email me on drumalicious (at) drumgit.com, or comment on this article with your feedback:

http://drumalicious.com/2008/01/23/los-angeles-jam-sessions/

THANKS!

• MONDAYS
• The Baked Potato,
  jazz fusion blues and everything,
  3787 Cahuenga Blvd West. Studio City, CA 91604.
  (818) 980-1615
• Harvelle’s,
  jazz and blues,
  1432 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
  (310) 395-1676.
• Cozy’s,
  blues and soul,
  14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.
  (818) 986-6000
• Pro Blues Jam @ Prince O’ Whales,
  blues jam,
  9-1am, no cover,
  335 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293.
  (310) 823-9826
  SPECIAL OFFER ON MONDAY: Burger and fries, 2 pints of beer, $5.99! This site not responsible for honoring this offer, check with the bartender when you get there and ask if it’s still running. I’ve had one, it was awesome!

• Cadillac Zac Blues Jam @ Maui Sugar Mill Saloon,
  blues jam,
  18389 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, California 91356

• Babe’s and Ricky’s Inn,
  blues jam,
  4339 Leimert Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008.
  (323) 295-9112
  $8 cover.
• TUESDAYS
• Sonia and the Situation @ The Office,
  blues open mic jam,
  8pm-12am,
  2412 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031.
  (323) 221-5897
• WEDNESDAYS
• Sportsmens’ Lodge,
  jazz jam,
  8pm-12am,
  12833 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604.
  (818) 755-5000
• Hip Kitty,
  open jam night,
  502 W 1st St, Claremont, CA 91711.
  (909) 447-6700
• Theloniuos Dub @ Industry of Cafe and Jazz,
  jazz and dub style jam,
  every 2nd weds starting Feb 13th ‘08,
  6039 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA.
  (310) 202-6633
• David Lamar @ The Stone Bar,
  electric/acoustic blues jam,
  5221 Hollywood Blvd LA CA 90027.
  (323) 466-6061
• Godmother’s Saloon,
  Open Jazz Jam,
  7-11pm,
  307 W. 7th St. San Pedro, CA90731.
  (310)833-1589
  Note:Jazz Real Book sessions. Bass amp provided, drummers bring own cymbals.

• THURSDAYS
• The World Stage,
  jazz jam,
  4344 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008.
  (323) 293-2451
• FRIDAYS
• SATURDAYS
• SUNDAYS
• The World Stage,
  Sisters of Jazz jam session,
  4344 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008.
  323.293.2451
• Steamers Cafe,
  jazz jam,
  138 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832.
  714-871-8800.
  [note: looks to be every 2 weeks, call and verify]