Loft Session: BERT LIGON QUARTET
Event description
MONDAY, MARCH 23rd
Emmy-Nominated Composer Bert Ligon to Headline Next Loft Session
ColaJazz is proud to feature Bert Ligon, immediate past Director of Jazz Studies at the University of South Carolina, for our upcoming Loft Session on March 23, 2026.
Renowned globally for his definitive texts on jazz theory, Ligon’s session will focus exclusively on his original compositions—a rare opportunity to hear the creative output of a musician who has spent decades shaping the next generation of jazz artists.
The quartet, featuring Tim Leahey, Craig Butterfield, and Edwin G. Hamilton, will perform works ranging from Ligon's early award-winning pieces to his most recent commissions. Join us at the Pastor’s Study Loft for an evening of sophisticated, diverse, and masterful musicianship.
BERT LIGON QUARTET:
Bert Ligon: piano, guitar
Craig Butterfield: bass
Edwin G. Hamilton: drums
Tim Leahey: trumpet
EVENT DETAILS
- $24.90 for ColaJazz Members, $30 for non-members, $15 for students
- Limited seating capacity to ensure the best experience
- Sodas, still water, bubbly & flavored water
- Wine & beer
- Charcuterie spread (savory & sweet)
- Concert begins at 7pm ending at 9pm, 15-minute intermission at 8pm
- Doors open at 6:30pm
ABOUT THE COLAJAZZ LOFT SESSIONS
There is a difference between hearing music and experiencing it.
At the ColaJazz Loft Sessions, we specialize in the latter. Nestled in a chic loft high above Main Street, we have created Columbia’s dedicated space for the hip, the cool, and the curious.
Forget the crowded bars and the noise. This is an intimate listening room where the sophisticated ambiance meets a soulful atmosphere. With a rotating lineup of incredible talent, every month brings a fresh sound and a new story.
The catch? Seating is intimate and very limited to preserve the experience. The reward? An unforgettable night of culture and community.
