Benny Sharoni
Benny Sharoni is an Israeli-American saxophonist, composer and musician.[1]
Benny Sharoni | |
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 Sharoni with his saxophone. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Kissufim, Israel |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone |
| Labels | Papaya |
| Associated acts | George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, Jim Rotondi |
| Website | bennysharoni |
Biography
Benny Sharoni was born in Kissufim, a kibbutz in Israel.[2][2] Sharoni, served in the Israeli Army for three years.[2] Due to Sharoni's interest in Jazz, Sharoni came to Massachusetts to study at the Berklee School of Music where he was mentored by saxophonists, George Garzone and Jerry Bergonzi.[3]
Discography
- Giant Step, Boston 2001; with Artie Barbato, trumpet; Joe Barbato, piano; John Lockwood, bass; Peter Moutis, drums; Damian Padro, congas.[2]
- Eternal Elixer, Boston 2009; with Barry Ries, trumpet; Joe Barbato, piano; Kyle Aho, piano; Mike Mele, guitar.[4][5]
- Slant Signature, Boston 2014; with Jim Rotondi, trumpet; Joe Barbato, piano; Mike Mele, guitar; Todd Baker, bass; Steve Langone, drums.[6]
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References
- McNally, Owen (March 20, 2008). "Israeli Born Tenor Saxophonist Has Seen It All" (PDF). The Hartfourt Courant. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- "Benny Sharoni's Quartet Delivers Exhilirating Grooves", Downbeat, retrieved 2 September 2018
- "Benny Sharoni Brings Quest For Lyrical Expression to Old Lyme Jazz Haven" (PDF). WNPR. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- "Eternal Elixer". cdbaby. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- Mitchell, Glenn. "Benny Sharoni Sextet" (PDF). L.A. Jazz Scene. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- Cerra, Steven (21 March 2015). "Jazz Profiles: Benny Sharoni - "Slant Signature"". Jazz Profiles. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
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