Jam du Salon is a weekly open jam session held at Le Salon des Indépendants in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It is a music night rather than a set concert: musicians come together to play, and listeners gather to hear what emerges from the evening.
The session runs in a global groove style, a loose and rhythmic approach that draws on many musical traditions and invites players of different backgrounds to meet on a common beat. Because it is open, the mix of performers can change from week to week, which gives each evening its own character.
What to expect
- A weekly open jam, so the evening is improvised and shaped by who turns up to play.
- A global groove sound, with rhythm and pulse at its centre.
- Timing from 21:00 to 01:00, a late-evening slot that suits a night out.
- A venue, Le Salon des Indépendants, where the session takes place.
Making the visit
Jam du Salon suits people who enjoy live music in a relaxed setting, whether they plan to play or simply want to listen. Arriving within the session's opening window lets you hear the evening build. Montpellier itself is a university city with a lively café and street life, so the jam can be part of a wider evening in the centre of town.