Ben Clifton 'Not a Jazz Night'
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Join us as we welcome the Ben Clifton Organ Trio performing for 'Not a Jazz Night', our trademark live music night.
Pianist, organist, and composer Ben Clifton, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, earned his degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied with Frank Cunimundo and the late Geri Allen. He also studies with renowned jazz B3 organist Tony Monaco, who toured with Pat Martino. Shaped by Pittsburgh’s rich jazz community, Clifton brings his approach to both piano and organ, blending traditional and modern jazz with gospel warmth, classical sophistication, and contemporary textures.
Now based in Houston, Clifton has become an active presence in the city’s jazz scene, appearing at the Houston Jazz Festival, Texas Jazz Festival, and other notable events. He has performed on television and recorded internationally, while his music has been played on radio stations across the United States, Europe, and beyond. His 2025 debut album, Overlook, was praised by The Jazz Page as a “striking first statement” from a composer and bandleader with a “clear and resonant artistic vision.” It reached #4 on the NACC Top Jazz Adds Chart and appeared three times on the NACC Top 30 Jazz Chart. A new album is due in spring 2027.
For this performance at Moth, Clifton is joined by John Calderon on guitar and Sam Knight on drums.
Doors open at 8:00 PM, and the performance will begin promptly at 8:30 PM. Beverages will be available for purchase, no outside drinks allowed.
As a listening room, our space is designed for focused music appreciation. We ask guests to be active listeners by keeping conversations to a minimum and silencing phones during the performance. Listening-room environments are intended to allow both artists and audiences to fully engage with the music.
**Seating is first come, first served**, so we recommend arriving when doors open to secure your preferred spot. We look forward to sharing a special night of music with you.
Pianist, organist, and composer Ben Clifton, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, earned his degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied with Frank Cunimundo and the late Geri Allen. He also studies with renowned jazz B3 organist Tony Monaco, who toured with Pat Martino. Shaped by Pittsburgh’s rich jazz community, Clifton brings his approach to both piano and organ, blending traditional and modern jazz with gospel warmth, classical sophistication, and contemporary textures.
Now based in Houston, Clifton has become an active presence in the city’s jazz scene, appearing at the Houston Jazz Festival, Texas Jazz Festival, and other notable events. He has performed on television and recorded internationally, while his music has been played on radio stations across the United States, Europe, and beyond. His 2025 debut album, Overlook, was praised by The Jazz Page as a “striking first statement” from a composer and bandleader with a “clear and resonant artistic vision.” It reached #4 on the NACC Top Jazz Adds Chart and appeared three times on the NACC Top 30 Jazz Chart. A new album is due in spring 2027.
For this performance at Moth, Clifton is joined by John Calderon on guitar and Sam Knight on drums.
Doors open at 8:00 PM, and the performance will begin promptly at 8:30 PM. Beverages will be available for purchase, no outside drinks allowed.
As a listening room, our space is designed for focused music appreciation. We ask guests to be active listeners by keeping conversations to a minimum and silencing phones during the performance. Listening-room environments are intended to allow both artists and audiences to fully engage with the music.
**Seating is first come, first served**, so we recommend arriving when doors open to secure your preferred spot. We look forward to sharing a special night of music with you.
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MOTH Listening Room, 1506 Lorraine St, Houston, United States
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