Clif Waits
Has taught theory, arranging and improvisation at PCC for twenty seven years.
Holds clinics in big band performance and improvisation all over the northwest.
Has sent private students on to North Texas State, Oberlin, Oregon State etc.
Gigged variously with Navy Bands around the world, with The Kingsmen, The Redcoats, Jeff Lorber, The Portland Jazz Swingphonic Orchestra, The Joffre Ballet, The Collage Saxophone Quartet, The Portland Blues All-Stars
Written for countless studio sessions, for Miss Universe and Ms. Washington pageants
Written Seven Grids: An Improvisor's Handbook.
Currently recording an album of jazz quintet arrangements for release this summer.
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