Benny Sharoni
Israeli-American saxophonist
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Benny Sharoni (Hebrew: בני שרוני) is an Israeli-American saxophonist, composer and musician.[1]
Benny Sharoni בני שרוני | |
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Sharoni with his saxophone. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Tenor saxophone |
| Label | Papaya |
| Website | bennysharoni |
He was born in Kissufim, a kibbutz in Israel.[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]