The JB Jazz Jam Experience

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Ever wondered what musicians do when they're freed from the constraints of playing songs exactly as recorded? Step into the electric atmosphere of Atl's JB Jazz Jam with host Dom L’Amour as he pulls back the curtain on this monthly musical playground.

The wedding band singer who must perform "Fly Me to the Moon" exactly like Sinatra night after night finally gets to break the mold, experiment, and create something uniquely his own. This episode captures the raw energy, spontaneity, and pure joy that erupts when talented musicians gather to play without boundaries or expectations.

Through a series of live recordings from the jam sessions, listeners experience stunning reinterpretations of classics like "Killing Me Softly," "Summertime," and "I've Got You Under My Skin." Each performance showcases not just technical skill but the conversational nature of jazz—musicians responding to each other in real-time, creating something that could only happen in that specific moment with those specific players.

Beyond the music itself, JB (the namesake of the jam) delivers a powerful mini-lecture on the African American origins of virtually all American musical forms—illustrating how spirituals born in slavery evolved into blues, jazz, gospel, and eventually rock and roll. This historical context reminds us that these jam sessions aren't merely entertainment but part of a profound cultural tradition with deep historical significance.

The episode concludes with something special—a preview of Dom's upcoming album featuring an original composition called "I Will Keep My Smile," a song about self-empowerment and choosing positivity even during life's challenges. It's a fitting conclusion that shows how artists honor tradition while creating new works that speak to contemporary experiences.

Join us for this musical journey and discover why these creative spaces are so vital for artists. Subscribe now, share with friends who appreciate good music, and visit domlamour.com to learn more about Dom's diverse musical projects.

Featuring:Dom L’Amour on vocals, Bovell on vocals, Johnathan Blanchard aka JB on vocals, Leslie Jones on sax, Scott Box on Sax, Madiac Max on Keys, Zach Smith on Drums, Britton Wright on bass, Born Foster on trumpet , Jerry on Guitar

Opening and Closing Theme song: Produced by Dom L'Amour

Transition Music from Mad Chops Vol. 1 and Mad Chops Vol. 2 by Mad Keys and from Piano Soul Vol.1(Loop Pack) by The Modern Producers Team

Killing Me Softly by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel and covered by Dom L’Amour with Leslie Jones on Sax.

Wade in The Water A spiritual covered by Johnathan (JB) Blanchard.

Summertime from the musical “Porgy and Bess” music by George Gershwin and The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward. Covered by Dom L’Amour with Jerry on guitar.

So What by Miles Davis Covered by Born Foster.

Nature Boy written by eden ahbez as a tribute to Bill Pester. Covered by Bovell.

Girl From Impanema by music by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Portuguese lyrics by Vinícius de Moraes, with English lyrics written later by Norman Gimbel. covered by

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