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Benny Sharoni
Sharoni with his saxophone.
Background information
BornKissufim, Israel
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentTenor saxophone
LabelsPapaya Records
Websitebennysharoni.com

Benny Sharoni is an Israeli-American saxophonist and a musician.[1]

Biography

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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

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  • 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]

References

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  1. ^ McNally, Owen (March 20, 2008). "Israeli Born Tenor Saxophonist Has Seen It All" (PDF). The Hartfourt Courant. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d "Benny Sharoni's Quartet Delivers Exhilirating Grooves", Downbeat, retrieved 2 September 2018
  3. ^ "Benny Sharoni Brings Quest For Lyrical Expression to Old Lyme Jazz Haven" (PDF). WNPR. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Eternal Elixer". cdbaby. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
  5. ^ Mitchell, Glenn. "Benny Sharoni Sextet" (PDF). L.A. Jazz Scene. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  6. ^ Cerra, Steven (21 March 2015). "Jazz Profiles: Benny Sharoni - "Slant Signature"". Jazz Profiles. Retrieved 19 June 2019.