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*****DC Jazz Jam: Herding “Cats” Since 2009!****

Come join DC Jazz Jam as we celebrate John Coltrane’s 100th birthday this month!

Continuing the celebration this Sunday (10/18/26) is saxophonist Mike Paxton! Mike will be joined by Roberto Villeda (keys), Steve Arnold (bass), and Will Stephens (drums).

[Don’t worry guitarists — We always have a guitar amp set up for those who want to sit in.]

So come sit in with the band and throw your support to a great local joint! 6:30-9:00pm @ Haydee’s (3102 Mount Pleasant Street NW). No cover!

Facebook event here.

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AND mark your calendars for upcoming jams in 2026!

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*****DC Jazz Jam: Herding “Cats” Since 2009!****

Come join DC Jazz Jam as we celebrate John Coltrane’s 100th birthday this month!

Kicking off the celebration this Sunday (10/4/26) is saxophonist (and clarinetist and flutist) Frank Silva! Frank will be joined by a terrific house band of Steve Arnold (bass), Kevin McDonald (drums), and Ben Turner (guitar).

[Don’t worry keyboardists — We always have a full keyboard setup for those who want to sit in.]

So come sit in with the band and throw your support to a great local joint! 6:30-9:00pm @ Haydee’s (3102 Mount Pleasant Street NW). No cover!

Facebook event here.

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AND mark your calendars for upcoming jams in 2026!

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UPDATE: Alex will be joined by drummer David McDonald and bassist Alex Browne!

*****DC Jazz Jam: Herding “Cats” Since 2009!****

As we keep rolling into Fall 2026, we are continuing from time to time to highlight the jam session’s “OG Jammers” from our previous homes: Dahlak and The Brixton.

Continuing the series on Sunday 9/27/26 (re-scheduled from a snow day in February) is guitarist Adam Fluger — who spent many years as the go-to “Fifth Sunday” guitarist for the jam!

[Don’t worry keyboardists — We always have a full keyboard setup for those who want to sit in.]

So come sit in with the band and throw your support to a great local joint! 6:30-9:00pm @ Haydee’s (3102 Mount Pleasant Street NW). No cover!

Facebook event here.

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AND mark your calendars for upcoming jams in 2026!

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*****DC Jazz Jam: Herding “Cats” Since 2009!****

Come out to the DC Jazz Jam on Sunday 9/20/26 as we host our next Latin jam with percussionist and Peabody jazz instructor Fran Vielma as our special guest, along with a terrific house band made up of some of Fran’s favorite players.

[Don’t worry guitarists and keyboardists: We always have guitar amp and full keyboard set up for those who want to sit in.]

So come sit in with the band and throw your support to a great local joint! 6:30-9:00pm @ Haydee’s (3102 Mount Pleasant Street NW). No cover!

Facebook event here.

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AND mark your calendars for upcoming jams in 2026!

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*****DC Jazz Jam: Herding “Cats” Since 2009!****

Congratulations, you’ve earned Bonus Miles! Come out to the DC Jazz Jam on Sunday 9/13/26 as we host one more jam in honor of Miles Davis’ 100th birthday with trumpeter Graham Breedlove as special guest. Graham will be joined by Paul Bratcher (keys), Xavier Perez (sax), Joel Kelsey (bass), and Will Stephens (drums).

[Don’t worry guitarists:  We always have guitar amp set up for those who want to sit in.]

So come sit in with the band and throw your support to a great local joint! 6:30-9:00pm @ Haydee’s (3102 Mount Pleasant Street NW). No cover!

Facebook event here.

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AND mark your calendars for upcoming jams in 2026!