Benny Sharoni
Benny Sharoni בני שרוני | |
|---|---|
Sharoni with his saxophone. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Kissufim, Israel |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Tenor saxophone |
| Labels | Papaya |
| Website | bennysharoni |
Benny Sharoni (Hebrew: בני שרוני) is an Israeli-American saxophonist, composer and musician.
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.