Traditional New Orleans style jazz jam and song circle

Join Arlo Leach, longtime host of the Portland Jug Band Jam in a a casual jam for sharing songs and learning together. No stage, no amplification, no sign-up sheet — just musicians sitting in a circle. All instruments are welcome and we’ll play traditional jazz, blues and swing music in horn-friendly keys (Bb, F, Ab, Eb, C, G). Anyone can lead a song if they can play or sing the melody, and explain the chords or bring copies of a chord chart. The first one is this Saturday, Sept. 5. Then there will be a gap with the jam starting up again in January on 1st Saturdays. 3:00-5:00 pm in the Community Room at McMenamin’s Kennedy School, unless the room is unavailable. Check their Facebook group or sign up for our mailing list for updates. contact: arlo@arlotone.com, McMenamin's Kennedy School Community Room, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. Sponsored by Bubbaville.