East End Jazz
East End Jazz and Southampton Cultural Center Present “East Meets West Jam Session”
Sunday, October 4, 2:00 pm
Monthly Jam Sessions Return!
We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with the Southampton Cultural Center for the East Meets West Jazz Jam Session!
Every first Sunday of the month, starting October 4th | 2:00–4:30 pm
Community members of every background – whether you only sing in the shower, in a choir or have never touched an instrument in your life – are invited to the Southampton Cultural Center to become part of the experience.
Unlike traditional jazz jams that cater solely to instrumentalists, this session is intentionally crafted for listeners, music lovers, and complete novices—you name it, we play it! Printed lyric sheets will be provided at the door, making it effortless to join in on classic Amrican songbook standards including “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Summertime,” “What a Difference a Day Made,” “The Girl from Ipanema,” and Nat King Cole’s “L-O-V-E.”
The afternoon kicks off with a featured set by beloved local vocalist Vanessa Trouble, backed by an all-star rhythm section featuring Bill Smith on piano, Iris Ornig on bass and Troy Grindle on drums. Following the opening sing-along set, the stage opens up for a multi-generational, judgment-free jam session.
Musicians and vocalists wishing to sit in are encouraged to sign up in advance by emailing [email protected] with the title of the song you would like to perform, including sheet music.
Mark your calendars and bring your instruments or your love for great music and our community!
About

East End Jazz is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, entertaining, and inspiring a community of children, parents, students, teachers and audience members through live jazz performance and education.
The organization has performed at various venues, including LTV Studios, Jamesport Meeting House, Hampton Library, Arts Center at Duck Creek Family Night, Madoo Gardens, Floyd Memorial Library and others. It also offers youth workshops at the Southampton Youth Bureau, Bridgehampton Child Care Center, and local daycare centers.
To sign up to play or visit and listen to your friends: [email protected]
Come get to know your local jazz community, listen to great music and get inspired to create and improvise.