Benny Sharoni | |
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![]() Sharoni with his saxophone. | |
Background information | |
Born | Kissufim, Israel |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone |
Labels | Papaya |
Website |
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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]