Open Jazz/Blues Real Book Jam @ Michiko, NYC. CHARTS LINK!

NOTE: Please read the “What we’re about” section on the home page for important details!

Place: Michiko Studios, 15 W. 39th St., 7th Fl., Studio 3, NYC. [please view on website; it is a superbly equipped, large room]

Charts: Real Book Charts Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/74knobsye18y0u63qntgm/h?rlkey=h7plmzney7wiyrbndkqyi7i6x&dl=0

INSTRUMENTS/VOCALISTS: listed as they register:

LIMIT: NO LIMIT UNTIL WE REACH 25 MAX!

REGISRATION as of 8/16:

Keys - David P

Non-Playing/Singing Visitors: Due to the studio size we MAY not have room for visitors. We likely won't know till the day of...

PAYMENT NOTES: Each person's share of the rental space is $18. When you register, you can pay via CC using Pay Pal, or message me to pay via Venmo.

CANCELLATION: If I must cancel, I will refund your deposit.

IMPORTANT - IF YOU CANCEL: Once you have registered if you cancel, I can only refund your portion of the space rental if we have at least 20pp in the session, and it is within 48 hours of the event.

Suggestions for jamming civility and organization:

A few of my suggestions to make the session better. Those of you who have been at many jams will recognize these ideas:

1. Song Director: Each song will have one person who is in charge of directing the song [ tempo; solos; intros; counting down; wind up].
2. One primary rhythm instrument at a time: to avoid mud...
3. Volume down when others solo: Please!! This is REALLY important. No really - - please stop playing when it is not your turn...please
4. 2 Chorus solo limits: to allow all to have a chance to play.
5. Please volunteer if you want to play/sing. The room can be loud...
6. Key changes: If you would like to change keys please speak up and we'll do what we can.

Afterwards: A drink for the willing nearby...