Clarence Profit (June 26, 1912 – October 22, 1944) was a notable jazz pianist and composer associated with the swing era. Born and raised in New York City, he came from a musical family, with his father, Herman Profit, and cousin, Sinclair Mills, both being pianists. Clarence was a child prodigy, beginning piano studies at age three and broadcasting while still in school.

In the early 1930s, Profit played with saxophonist Edgar Sampson and was part of "Teddy Bunn's Washboard Serenaders." He spent time in the West Indies leading an octet before returning to New York in 1936, where he formed the Clarence Profit Trio. The trio, active from 1937 to 1944, played at prominent venues like George's Tavern, the Ritz Carlton in Boston, Café Society, and the Village Vanguard.

Profit's style was a blend of swing and stride, and his trio's recordings from 1939-1940 are considered pioneering, influencing groups like the Nat Cole Trio. His compositions include "Lullaby in Rhythm," co-written with Edgar Sampson, and pieces inspired by his time in the West Indies, such as "Tropical Nights."

Despite his talent, Profit's career was cut short by illness exacerbated by self-neglect, leading to his death at age 32. His recorded legacy, though limited, showcases his brilliance and influence in the jazz world.