Our first test re-launch of the jam on March 5th was fantastic! Now let’s try it one more time.

Come out March 19th to Haydee’s in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood–with another amazing, all-star house band. Full info below!

If this goes well for Haydee’s and us, then we should be able to go back to regular jams again! Please come out to support these terrific musicians, support a local mom-and-pop establishment that believes in live music, and sit in with the band. And buy lots of food and drink!!!

The Mach 19th house band will feature:
– Lionel Lyles (sax)
– Noble Jolley (keys)
– Pete Muldoon (guitar)
– Zack Pride (bass)
– Nasar Abadey (drums)

Where? Haydee’s, 3102 Mount Pleasant Street NW, Wash. DC 20010
Dates? Sunday, March 19th
Time? 6:30pm-9:00pm
What? An open jazz jam session. Come to watch, or sign up to play!
Cost? NO COVER (but tips for the house band welcome, and please buy LOTS of food and drink at Haydee’s)

About Haydee’s: Haydees has been a staple in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood since 1990. For decades, owner Haydee Vanegas has tended bar, and her husband Mario Alas has been the chef. And they’ve supported live music and local artists along the way. So please come out to support Haydee and Mario, as well!

Friends: The DC Jazz Jam is (hopefully) coming back! We are having a test run of two jam sessions (March 5th and March 19th) at Haydee’s in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood–with two amazing, all-star house bands. Full info below!

If these two sessions go well for Haydee’s and us, then we should be able to go back to regular jams again! Please come out to support these terrific musicians, support a local mom-and-pop establishment that believes in live music, and sit in with the band. And buy lots of food and drink!!!

The March 5th house band will feature:
– Tedd Baker (sax)
– Dave Kane (keys)
– Geoff Reecer (guitar)
– Wes Biles (bass)
– Tony Martucci (drums)

The Mach 19th house band will feature:
– Lionel Lyles (sax)
– Noble Jolley (keys)
– Pete Muldoon (guitar)
– Zack Pride (bass)
– Lenny Robinson (drums)

Where? Haydee’s, 3102 Mount Pleasant St. NW, Wash. DC 20010
Dates? Sunday, March 5th and Sunday, March 19th
Time? 6:30pm-9:00pm
What? An open jazz jam session. Come to watch, or sign up to play!
Cost? NO COVER (but tips for the house band welcome, and please buy LOTS of food and drink at Haydee’s)

About Haydee’s: Haydees has been a staple in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood since 1990. For decades, owner Haydee Vanegas has tended bar, and her husband Mario Alas has been the chef. And they’ve supported live music and local artists along the way. So please come out to support Haydee and Mario, as well!

Friends: Last week’s outdoor jam session was a lot of fun, so we’re doing it again! Please join us THIS Sunday afternoon (9/25/22) for a special FREE outdoor jam session at Lamont Plaza Park in Mount Pleasant neighborhood.

Featuring the house band of:
– Lionel Lyles (sax)
– Dave Kane (keys)
– Parker Speirs (guitar)
– Zack Pride (bass)
– Will Stephens (drums)

Where? Lamont Plaza Park, 3200 Mount Pleasant Ave. NW, Wash. DC 20010
When? 2:00pm-4:00pm Sunday, September 18, 2022
What? An open jazz jam session. Come to watch, or sign up to play!
Cost? FREE (but tips for the house band welcome)

Friends: It has been all too long. We are back and taking the jam OUTDOORS for the first time! Please join us THIS Sunday afternoon (9/18/22) for a special FREE outdoor jam session at Lamont Triangle Park in Mount Pleasant neighborhood.

Featuring an amazing all-star house band of:
– Tedd Baker (sax)
– Geoff Reecer (guitar)
– Tim Whalen (keys)
– Blake Meister (bass)
– Tony Martucci (drums)

Where? Lamont Triangle Park, 3200 Mount Pleasant Ave. NW, Wash. DC 20010
When? 2:00pm-4:00pm Sunday, September 18, 2022
What? An open jazz jam session. Come to watch, or sign up to play!
Cost? FREE (but tips for the house band welcome)

Please save the date for this Sunday (9/18/22) for DC Jazz Jam’s first ever Outdoor Jam, with an all-star house band. Come just to enjoy the music, or bring along your instrument and sit in. Stay tuned for additional details and info.

Location: Lamont Plaza, Mount Pleasant neighborhood (3200 Mt. Pleasant Ave NW)

Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm on Sunday, September 18th

Cost: FREE!

What about bad weather? Rain date is 9/25/22, same time, same place.