Parks And Rec's Perd Plays Jazz In L.A....Every Sunday!

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Most people who watch NBC's Parks And Recreation know Ron Swanson's alter ego Duke Silver. The suave jazz saxophonist serenades Pawnee citizens by night with his "lush jazz landscapes." The way his mustache tickles the reed produces a sound that gives the privileged listener a "This is why I have ears!" moment.

But Ron is not alone when it comes to a love for jazz. In fact, Pawnee's own Perd Hapley from "Ya' Heard? With Perd" plays with his jazz group every Sunday night, right here in Los Angeles! Find out where below.

This is no joke. Jay Jackson (who plays Perd), is an accomplished jazz recording artist. He was trained at the prestigious LoDuca Brothers Music Academy, and is a well-respected member of the local scene. Jackson's set list consists of original songs he wrote and arranged himself, with a healthy dose of classic jazz favorites. He's also a human encyclopedia when it comes to jazz, giving out detailed histories of the songs he plays.

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You can catch the Jay Jackson & The Kurt Szul Trio every Sunday at Industry Cafe & Jazz in Culver City (6039 Washington Boulevard). We heard Perd, and we like.



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[listing dept.] Friday July 22, 2011 at 8:00pm BROADWAY MY WAY "A Musical Revue" Vocalists - JANE DOMINIK, JAMES GERALDEN, MISTY LEE & JOHNNIE TORRESNarrator - JAY JACKSON & RICK HILS - piano accompanist (Jazz, Pop)DOLORES PETERSEN Presents: @ Duna Csárda 5820 Melrose Ave. L.A. 90038

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"Must say "Dolores Petersen Presents: Broadway My Way" Friday night was thee classiest outing I've seen in a long time. Held at Duna Csarda in Hollywood, the presentation of "My Fair Lady" was so cool I couldn't stand it. Great job. Next event is "West Side Story". That's going to be delicious!" - Jay Jackson

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[listing dept.] Thursday, July 21st  SHOWCASE: And OPEN MIC / JAM: "signature"* Companion Events (different) Every week Thursday(live music/entertainment · instrumentalists/vocalists · standards/originals · multi-genre; Blues, Jazz, Latin, Pop, Rock...)SHOWCASE: 7pm Vocalists - LIZ JENSEN & LISA STEELE: Phenomenal W-O-M-E-N sing And JAM:  OPEN MIC / JAM: 8pm (sign-up 7:30pm) You, other VIPs "stellar assortment of top-flight jazz musicians'"* & "heavy surprise guests"* w/ D'z "Lady & Gentlemen" In-House Live Jazz Trio**; Karen HERNANDEZ - Music Director/p & Tony DUMAS - b • Ralph PENLAND - d "redoubtable jazz vets"* - "LA Weekly"* (featured at both "Companion Events"**) DOLORES PETERSEN Presents: @ HSB&G 6122-6124 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood

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