Gary Giddins on 1940s Era Jazz Jam Sessions (Interview)
Jazz critic and author, Gary Giddins, responds to the question, "Why was the jam session a relief for musicians during the 1940s" during a set of interviews in New York in October 2008. Over 35 such "author insights" will accompany Giddins' new book, JAZZ, co-authored by Scott DeVeaux (University of Virginia), slated for January 2009 publication.
About Jam session
A jam session is a relatively informal musical event, process, or activity where musicians, typically instrumentalists, play improvised solos and vamp over tunes, drones, songs, and chord progressions. To "jam" is to improvise music without extensive preparation or predefined arrangements. Original jam sessions, also called "free flow sessions," are often used by musicians to develop new material (music) and find suitable arrangements. Both styles can be used simply as a social gathering and com...
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