This event is in the past.It took place on June 7, 2026 at Smalls Jazz Club.










Down a narrow staircase into a Greenwich Village basement, afternoon jam sessions unfold where musicians play elbow-to-elbow and the crowd leans in close. No stage, no distance: just pure improvisation and the electricity of discovery.
basement jazz club
afternoon jam sessions
no cover charge
musician hangout
Tips
🎺"feels like you're in on something"
🍸one drink minimum per session
⏰arrive early for best seats
Smalls Afternoon Jam Session Hosted by Ryo Sasaki
West Village










Down a narrow staircase into a Greenwich Village basement, afternoon jam sessions unfold where musicians play elbow-to-elbow and the crowd leans in close. No stage, no distance: just pure improvisation and the electricity of discovery.
basement jazz club
afternoon jam sessions
no cover charge
musician hangout
Tips
🎺"feels like you're in on something"
🍸one drink minimum per session
⏰arrive early for best seats
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