Benny Sharoni | |
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 Sharoni with his saxophone. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Kissufim, Israel |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Tenor saxophone |
| Labels | Papaya |
| Website | bennysharoni |
Benny Sharoni is an Israeli-American saxophonist, composer and musician.[1]
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]
- ^ McNally, Owen (March 20, 2008). "Israeli Born Tenor Saxophonist Has Seen It All" (PDF). The Hartfourt Courant. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ a b "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.