Bio

Bert Ligon was formerly the director of jazz studies at the University of South Carolina. He received his Bachelor of Music and his Master of Music in jazz piano performance and arranging from the University of North Texas. Ligon has published three books, “Jazz Theory Resources Vol. 1 & 2,” “Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony,” and “Comprehensive Technique for the Jazz Musician.” Mr. Ligon has published several original compositions and arrangements for big band, jazz orchestra and steel drum ensembles. 

COWBOY CHARLIE'S JOURNEY was Commissioned by The MIDWEST CLINIC in Celebration of the 2018 Conference.

At USC, Mr. Ligon coordinated the jazz combos and big bands, jazz strings, taught jazz theory, jazz improvisation, arranging and applied jazz lessons. He plays piano, guitar and third base [and pitches].

Please visit BertLigonMusic.com for more about published music for string, guitar, big band, and steel drum ensembles and jazz transcriptions.

 

[It is best to email Bert Ligon at bligon@mozart.sc.edu rather than calling the number listed.]