Benny Sharoni Explained

Benny Sharoni
Birth Place:	Kissufim, Israel
Genre:	Jazz
Occupation:	Musician
Instrument:	Tenor saxophone
Label:	Papaya
Associated Acts:	George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, Jim Rotondi

Benny Sharoni is an Israeli-American saxophonist, composer and musician.^[1]

He was born in Kissufim, a kibbutz in Israel. Sharoni, served in the Israeli Army for three years. 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.^[2]

Discography

• Giant Step, Boston 2001; with Artie Barbato, trumpet; Joe Barbato, piano; John Lockwood, bass; Peter Moutis, drums; Damian Padro, congas.
• Eternal Elixer, Boston 2009; with Barry Ries, trumpet; Joe Barbato, piano; Kyle Aho, piano; Mike Mele, guitar.^{[3] [4]}
• Slant Signature, Boston 2014; with Jim Rotondi, trumpet; Joe Barbato, piano; Mike Mele, guitar; Todd Baker, bass; Steve Langone, drums.^[5]

Notes and References

1. News: McNally . Owen . Israeli Born Tenor Saxophonist Has Seen It All . 19 June 2019 . The Hartfourt Courant . March 20, 2008.
2. Web site: Benny Sharoni Brings Quest For Lyrical Expression to Old Lyme Jazz Haven . WNPR . 2 September 2018.
3. Web site: Eternal Elixer . cdbaby . 3 September 2018.
4. Web site: Mitchell . Glenn . Benny Sharoni Sextet . L.A. Jazz Scene . 19 June 2019.
5. Web site: Cerra . Steven . Jazz Profiles: Benny Sharoni - "Slant Signature" . Jazz Profiles . 19 June 2019 . 21 March 2015.