A Live Album Celebrating Pure Musical Improvisation
Album Release Date: June 27, 2025
Featured Artists:
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Bass: Marcelo Maccagnan
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Drums: Maxime Cholley
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Electric Guitar: Andrew Cheng
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Keyboard/Piano: Yotam Ishay
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Vocals: Simona Smirnova
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Saxophone: Andrew Denicola
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Tap Percussion: Sandra Kluge
Hosts & Band Leaders: Marcelo Maccagnan & Maxime Cholley
A Snapshot of Spontaneity
Live at pinkFROG Cafe Vol. 1 captures the raw energy and creativity of Brooklyn’s renowned Spontaneous Jam Session—a weekly musical gathering where improvisation takes center stage. Each Sunday night, co-hosts bassist Marcelo Maccagnan and drummer Maxime Cholley invite fellow musicians to join them at pinkFROG cafe, transforming audience-suggested prompts into original, live compositions.
This debut live album is a direct product of that unique process. Recorded in real time with no rehearsals or pre-written material, it showcases a dynamic ensemble of musicians creating five fully improvised tracks—each inspired by themes provided by the audience and titled after the fact to reflect the spirit of the moment.
Track List:
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A Few More Warm Days
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Echo Park Rising
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Real World Human Convention
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One Part Martyr One Part Fool
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Staring Up at the Moon
The Recording
What sets this album apart is its commitment to authenticity: no second takes, no planned structures—just pure, in-the-moment collaboration. The musicians respond to one another intuitively, building sonic landscapes shaped by jazz, world music, experimental textures, and the chemistry of the room.
The presence of the audience plays a critical role. Their prompts act as creative spark plugs, turning each performance into a one-of-a-kind shared experience where listeners are just as much a part of the composition as the musicians themselves.
About The Spontaneous Jam Session
Founded in November 2022, The Spontaneous Jam Session has become a hub for creative exploration in Brooklyn. It brings together a diverse array of artists from jazz, R&B, Indian classical, Middle Eastern traditions, and more—creating a space where real-time collaboration and genre fusion thrive.
Meet the Hosts
Marcelo Maccagnan
A Brazilian bassist skilled in both electric and upright bass, Marcelo blends jazz with rock, electronic, and Brazilian influences. An active force in the New York scene, he is both a sought-after sideman and a creative bandleader. His 2023 album Night Tales defines his unique style, which he dubs “Progressive Jazz”—modern, bold, and always grounded in improvisation.
Maxime Cholley
Originally from France, Maxime is a versatile drummer, percussionist, and producer who has performed around the world with artists such as Steve Vai, Tigran Hamasyan, and Paul Winter. Known for his innovative polyrhythms and left-handed drum setup, his genre-spanning work includes jazz, pop, world music, and rock. Maxime’s creativity also extends into composition and production, with credits that include Meta (Facebook) and artists like RINI and Simona Smirnova.
Listen. Witness. Be Part of the Moment.
Live at pinkFROG Cafe Vol. 1 invites you into a one-night-only musical experience—where no script exists, and every note is born from the moment.
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