[2026] A Roundup of Recommended Western Songs for Jam Sessions
If you play an instrument, being able to enjoy jam sessions is probably one of your goals.
Through improvisation, players can elevate each other’s musicianship and create special music that can only be born in the moment.
Still, many people may wonder, “Which songs should I start with?” So this time, from among Western songs beloved by musicians around the world, we’ll introduce tracks that are easy to incorporate into jam sessions.
By playing these songs, your jam session experience is sure to become richer.
Playlist
| [2026] A Roundup of Recommended Western Songs for Jam Sessions | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Bad HabitSteve Lacy |  play_arrow | With sophisticated musicality, core soul enthusiasts around the world… |
| 2east | Virtual InsanityJamiroquai |  play_arrow | A warning to modern society dominated by technology… |
| 3east | Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes |  play_arrow | Even though it’s just the minimal setup of guitar and drums… |
| 4east | Feel Like Makin’ LoveRoberta Flack |  play_arrow | A female soul singer who represents the 1970s… |
| 5east | If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | Captivating with classical piano technique and a rich, powerful voice... |
| 6east | Stand By MeBen E. King |  play_arrow | A soul classic beloved around the world, co... |
| 7east | Sweet Home ChicagoThe Blues Brothers |  play_arrow | As a quintessential blues standard around the world... |
| 8east | Just The Two Of UsBill Withers |  play_arrow | Glover, released in 1980, ... |
| 9east | MistyErroll Garner |  play_arrow | A ballad that could be called synonymous with jazz piano… |
| 10east | Scarlet BegoniasGrateful Dead |  play_arrow | Gr… who created the movement known as jam bands |
| 11east | Watermelon ManHerbie Hancock |  play_arrow | As a standard tune for jazz sessions, all around the world… |
| 12east | Red HouseJimi Hendrix |  play_arrow | The May 1967 album ‘Are You… |
| 13east | No One KnowsQueens of the Stone Age |  play_arrow | From the California desert rock scene... |
| 14east | Black Hole SunSoundgarden |  play_arrow | From the 1994 album Superunkn… |
| 15east | House Of The Rising SunThe Animals |  play_arrow | The British Invasion of the 1960s... |
| 16east | CrossroadsCream |  play_arrow | A song that can capture a vibe close to the original even with just two guitars... |
| 17east | Sunday MorningMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | I feel like every human has heard it at least once... |
| 18east | ChameleonHerbie Hancock |  play_arrow | A beloved session standard for many years... |
| 19east | SuperstitionStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | This is another absolute classic for jam sessions... |
| 20east | Cissy StrutThe Meters |  play_arrow | Here we have the grand master of New Orleans funk, ... |
| 21east | Soul SacrificeSantana |  play_arrow | Santana’s signature song, “Soul Sac…” |
| 22east | TadowFKJ & Masego |  play_arrow | The FKJ session that has attracted the most attention in recent years... |
| 23east | Mr. Blue SkyElectric Light Orchestra |  play_arrow | Many of you have probably heard this at least once... |
| 24east | Actual ProofHerbie Hancock |  play_arrow | The album released in 1974, “Thru…” |
| 25east | Something About UsDaft Punk |  play_arrow | The legend of the French electro scene, Daft… |
| 26east | Change The WorldEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Eric Clapton's signature song, "Cha..." |
| 27east | Wayne’s ThangKenny Garrett |  play_arrow | This is also a song by Kenny Garrett… |
| 28east | MRGThe New Mastersounds |  play_arrow | This carries on the legacy of New Orleans funk and… |
| 29east | Headin’ HomeJoshua Redman |  play_arrow | It's a bit minor, but it's worth giving it a try... |
| 30east | Summertime BluesBlue Cheer |  play_arrow | A masterpiece among masterpieces, Summertime Bl… |
| 31east | Lively Up YourselfBob Marley |  play_arrow | Bob Marley's classic “Lively Up Y…” |
| 32east | Autumn LeavesChet Baker&Paul Desmond |  play_arrow | The jazz standard “Autu…” |
| 33east | SpainChick Corea |  play_arrow | Composed by Chick Corea in 1972… |
| 34east | Johnny B. GoodeChuck Berry |  play_arrow | Chuck B…, a pioneer of rock and roll |
| 35east | Phonochose #1 : Live-looping à l’AmourJacque |  play_arrow | When you think of a jam session, it's guitar, bass, … |
| 36east | Ain’t it funky nowJames Brown |  play_arrow | A theme riff with trumpet and twin guitars... |
| 37east | SexmachineJames Brown |  play_arrow | James Brown's sex machi… |
| 38east | Bone BopKenny Garrett |  play_arrow | This piece, which begins with a classic modal jazz chord progression... |
| 39east | Break On ThroughThe Doors |  play_arrow | The pioneers of psychedelic rock, The Door... |
| 40east | HardgrooveThe RH Factor |  play_arrow | It’s a hodgepodge, anything-goes kind of track. Sesshi… |
| 41east | Blitzkrieg BopThe Ramones |  play_arrow | The Ramones' signature song, Blitz… |
| 42east | The ChickenJaco Pastorius |  play_arrow | The Chi, which begins with an open and airy theme... |
| 43east | Light My FireThe Doors |  play_arrow | This one is also a song by The Doors... |
| 44east | A Message To You RudyThe Specials |  play_arrow | This one is famous for ska that was popular in the 1970s… |
| 45east | Cause We’ve Ended As LoversJeff Beck |  play_arrow | The ever-evolving guitarist, Jeff Beck... |