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

Come out to the DC Jazz Jam on Sunday 7/19/26 as we host a tribute to the late, great Sonny Rollins, who sadly passed away earlier this year. The tribute will feature special guest Tedd Baker on sax — along with Jose Luiz Martins (keys), Kris Funn (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!

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

Come out to the DC Jazz Jam on Sunday 7/12/26 as we continue to highlight our “OG Jammers” from previous jam homes from the last 16+ years. This week features drummer Kelton Norris, who served as the Fourth Sunday house drummer back in the day. Kelton will be joined by a terrific house band of Steve Arnold (bass), Francisco Quintero (guitar), and Elijah Easton (sax).

[Don’t worry pianists:  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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July 4th WEEKEND — NO JAM: Just a reminder that there will be NO JAM this Sunday (7/5/26) for the Fourth of July weekend.

GROUP FOR JAZZ NIGHT OUT?: Are you a member of a group that would like to have a jazz night out at the jam session–like an alumni group, community organization, or work happy hour? We love having groups take over the upstairs balcony at Haydee’s. Please write Will at dcjazzjam@gmail.com with any ideas. Thanks!

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!: In the meantime, we could really use your help spreading the word about DC Jazz Jam. We are trying to increase our mailing list and social media following and make sure folks know to come out to support Haydee’s. If you could take a couple minutes, please invite your friends to…

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

Come out to the DC Jazz Jam on Sunday 6/28/26 as we continue to highlight our “OG Jammers” from previous jam homes from the last 16+ years. This week features guitarist Mark Caruso–the original guitarist from the first jam back in August 2009. Mark will be joined by a terrific house band of Paul Salfi (drums), Paul Rosenberg (keys), and Phil Ravita (bass).

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 6/21/26 as we return to highlighting our “OG Jammers” from previous jam homes from the last 16+ years. This week features sax/clarinet/flute player Seth Kibel–who was our very first special guest “Monthly Master” jazz artist/host back in 2011, and has hosted many jams over the years. Seth will be joined by a terrific house band of Harry Appelman (keys), Derek Wiegmann (bass), and Joey Antico (drums).

[Don’t worry guitarists: We always have a guitar amp set up for those who sign up 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!