The music samples provided were created by Gary Clayton working with Ed Bogas' band.
called Jam Session "a strange, entrancing thrill", stating that it was harder to use than Instant Music but provided more control.
[2] The New York Times said "musicians as well as novices can have fun with the program.”[3] In 1989 Broderbund released a new version of Jam Session for the Macintosh II and SE.
Additionally a version of the Apple IIGS computer was released, differing in its utilization of full color graphics for animated performance scenes and 15 voice stereo music.
Musical themes featured in this version were Pop Rock, Heavy Metal, Country, Classical Concert Hip-Hop, Rap and Jazz.