[2026] A Roundup of Recommended Western Songs for Jam Sessions

TadowFKJ & Masego

FKJ & Masego – Tadow

This is FKJ’s most talked-about session in recent years.

The jam session captured in this video was released exactly as recorded, and you can create something like this on your own if you have a loop machine and a sampler! If you’re thinking, “I want to jam, but I don’t have bandmates to play with,” this is one way to do it—definitely use it as a reference!

Mr. Blue SkyElectric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra – Mr. Blue Sky (Official Video)

Many of you have probably heard this at least once, right? This is the famous song Mr.

Blue Sky, commonly known as ELO’s classic! The chord progression is simple, and since everyone in the band can sing along, it’s perfect for players who aren’t comfortable with improvisation or for beginners to have fun together.

The chorus is also straightforward—just “Mr~ Blue~ Sky~”—so it’s especially recommended for those who’ve just formed a band but don’t want to play the same old beginner songs!

Actual ProofHerbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock – Actual Proof

A track included on the 1974 album “Thrust.” Aside from a single accent phrase in the middle, everything else is free! It’s perfect for jam sessions.

The original doesn’t have a guitar solo section, but thanks to the busy bass and drums, it’s a powerful piece even without keyboards.

Definitely give it a try!

Something About UsDaft Punk

Something About Us (Daft Punk Cover) – Balance and the Traveling Sounds

Something About Us, included on Discovery, the second album by Daft Punk—the legends of the French electro scene.

This is our band cover of a duo that has always practiced onko-chishin, continually creating fresh work in every era.

The track showcases the unique dynamics of a live band session, with solos and breaks.

If you have a sampler, definitely try enjoying it with your favorite arrangement!

Change The WorldEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – Change The World (Live Video) | Warner Vault

Eric Clapton’s signature song, Change The World.

If you play guitar, there’s a good chance you can play this one.

There’s a lot to memorize—like the chord progression and structure—but once you’ve got it down, it’s very easy, so it’s great for beginners.

Since there are many chords, it’s easy to improvise using a single scale.

You can also have fun in many ways: extend the length of the tune to trade solos, play the vocal melody on keys, and more.

Be sure to learn it and enjoy!

Wayne’s ThangKenny Garrett

Kenny Garrett – Wayne’s Thang

Another tune by Kenny Garrett.

Once a session starts, don’t you find that quite a few people feel the development tends to be monotonous or that it’s hard to know where to end? Although this piece doesn’t have a prominent theme, it features breaks that come in at just the right moments.

The delayed auto-wah sound in the latter half is also easy to imitate, so definitely give it a try!

MRGThe New Mastersounds

THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS “MRG”

Here’s “MRG,” a track by THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS—a band that carries on New Orleans funk and has successfully reimagined it with a modern sensibility—where the guitar riff in the main theme is especially cool.

Creating this level of groove with such a minimal number of notes is no small feat, but it’s a must-know for contemporary funk fans.

If you’re among those in the know, just kick things off with the guitar riff—jump in and you’ll be grooving together in perfect sync!