CEDAR FALLS — Jazz in Seerley is set to bring vibrant jazz performances to the Cedar Valley on September 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will celebrate the newly renovated Seerley Park, with a dedication ceremony scheduled for 3:30 p.m. The park, located near the University of Northern Iowa, now boasts a new performance gazebo, accessible playground, and restored purple rocking dinosaur, among other enhancements. UNI’s David Donald Trio will kick off the event at 4 p.m., followed by Blake Shaw's Big(ish) Band from Iowa City, performing from 5 to 7 p.m. The band, featuring university professors and local musicians, is led by bassist Blake Shaw. “Hearing and playing with the Blake Shaw Big(ish) Band is just a joyous experience,” said Simon Harding, festival co-organ

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