Cliff and Penny Safane are the performers in Jazz Up Comedy
Cliff, an imaginative jazz pianist, and Penny, a clean killer comedian, put together shows for all occasions. Merging their creative talents, this dynamic duo has performed for parties, libraries, senior centers, clubs, and corporate events. They are so good because they have as much fun performing as the audience has watching and listening to their customized musical comedy shows.
Cliff safane
has been involved in music for over 65 years. The holder of a B.A. in Fine Arts and a B.M. and M.M. in Music, he has been featured as a pianist in solo, duo, and combo acts throughout the U.S. and Europe.
In addition, Cliff has edited a book on pianist Bud Powell; written liner notes for various jazz albums; and was a contributing writer for Down Beat, Jazz Forum and other music publications. He has also taught piano and music appreciation both privately and in public schools.
Penny safane
has been performing stand-up comedy in New York City and environs. She has appeared at Caroline’s, The Broadway Comedy Club and other comedy venues. Her down-to-earth, clean comedy style is at once thought provoking and hysterically funny. She writes all her own material garnered from real life situations.
Penny was a finalist in the 2019 Funniest Jewish Comedian Contest in NYC and was chosen that same year by a talent scout to try out for America’s Got Talent.