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Scott Liggett is an American music producer, composer, and arranger best known for his work in television, film, and live performances. Liggett has collaborated with various artists and contributed to numerous projects across various media. He is also recognized for his roles in founding media production companies and his involvement with the University of the Pacific as a Regent.




Early life and education


Liggett was born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in San Marino, California. He pursued his formal education at the University of the Pacific's Conservatory of Music, where he studied from 1967 to 1971. Liggett later continued his education in film scoring at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), studying under Walter Scharf in 1981 and 1982.




Career






= Early career and live performances

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After completing his studies, Liggett began his career as a singer/songwriter with The Stuart Little Band, performing from 1970 to 1974, which became the house band at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco from 1973 to 1974. He then joined the house orchestras at Harrah's Lake Tahoe/Reno and Sahara Lake Tahoe Resort, where he played guitar and trumpet from 1974 to 1976. During this period, Liggett had the opportunity to perform alongside prominent artists, including Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, and Sarah Vaughan.
In 1976, Liggett founded The Zar Corporation, a live-stage production company that produced original shows in various locations, including Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Dallas, and Los Angeles.




= Music Production

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Liggett moved to Los Angeles in 1980 to pursue a career in Hollywood. He co-founded Media City Sound in 1997, a company that has served the Hollywood TV and film community for over 25 years. In 2014, Liggett co-founded LNL Partners, a cinematic graphic novel company, and later joined forces with William Shatner to create Shatner Universe LLC in 2017, focusing on entertainment development and production.
Throughout his career, Liggett has worked as a music producer and composer for various television networks, including ESPN, NFL Network, and NBC Universal. His music has been featured in over 1,000 TV shows and over 200 commercials and promos. Liggett has also contributed to planetarium shows at the Griffith Observatory, including "Centered in the Universe" and "Signs of Life."




Notable projects and collaboration


Liggett has collaborated with various artists and entities, including Nike, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Howard Stern, Robert Goulet, Chelsea Handler, and Martin Short. His work as a music producer has earned him recognition, including a National Sports Emmy Award for his contributions to ESPN's NCAA Men's Basketball Championship in 1996.




Academic involvement


In 2020, Liggett was elected to the University of the Pacific Board of Regents, where he oversees the fiduciary and academic integrity of the university's ten colleges. He also serves on the Board of Advisors for the Music Management degree at the university.




Awards and recognition


National Sports Emmy Award (1996) – ESPN's NCAA Men's Basketball Championship
Hollywood Music in Media Award (2021) – "Signs of Life," Griffith Observatory Planetarium show
Distinguished Alumni Award (2020) – University of the Pacific
Classic 25th Anniversary Telly Award (1996) – Music Producer for ESPN's NCAA Men's Basketball Championship
Silver, Bronze, and Gold Telly Awards (2003, 2004, 2005) – Various projects
LA Movie Awards (2017) – Best Animation “William Shatner’s War Chronicles,” Executive Producer




References

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• Centered in the Universe
• Detroit Waldorf School
• 12th Hollywood Music in Media Awards