Cliff Barnes

Cliff Barnes at the Backstage Bar in Theater Square

Ohio-based pianist, organist, & bassist, Cliff Barnes, is an accomplished & versatile musician in genres ranging from gospel to jazz.

Barnes has performed with some of the biggest names in the industry, including David Sanborn, Pieces of a Dream, Gerald Veasley, Phil Perry, Johnny Gill, Toney Terry, & Monifa to name a few. He’s also served as the Music Director for Black Nativity Production at the University of Pittsburgh.