Ben Clifton Trio

Tue, Jul 15

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Ben Clifton Trio! Piano - Ben Clifton Bass - Chad Wesselkamper Drums - Gavin Moolchan Pianist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Ben Clifton hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Growing up in the city’s storied jazz community provided an early foundation for learning the language of jazz and developing a broad musical sensibility. His formative experiences in the church further shaped a deep connection to music’s emotional and expressive power. Clifton earned a degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was mentored by respected figures such as Frank Cunimundo and the late Geri Allen. During this time, he performed alongside renowned artists including Joe Lovano, Bobby Watson, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Larry Coryell — opportunities that greatly shaped his evolving artistic perspective. Now based in Houston, Clifton has quickly established himself as a dynamic and in-demand pianist within the city’s diverse jazz scene. Known for his expressive musicality, collaborative sensibility, and commitment to the evolving jazz tradition, he has performed with artists such as Jalen Baker, Shelley Carrol, and Andre Hayward, and collaborated on genre-blending projects with DJ Sun and the Aperio Orchestra. His appearances at the Houston Jazz Festival, Texas Jazz Festival, and other notable events underscore his growing presence in the regional and national jazz communities. Drawing inspiration from both traditional and modern piano lineages, Clifton continues to incorporate these influences into a personal and evolving artistic language. On July 11th of this year he released his debut full-length album, Overlook, featuring a collection of his original compositions. Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! 22 free parking spaces onsite are first-come-first-serve. Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm.