BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:NingEventWidget-v1 VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2645717:Event:126891 DTSTAMP:20260807T151149Z SUMMARY:Benny Sharoni Quartet DESCRIPTION:Israeli-born tenor saxophonist Benny Sharoni returns to Bl ues Alley fresh off his 2013 \"Eternal Elixir\" European Tour!  \nBen ny was recently chosen by the Boston Phoenix as one of the top 10 jaz z artists, along with Grammy award-winner Esperanza Spalding.  He is a highly charismatic and dynamic modern bop player, and infuses trem endous energy into his melodic performances that delight audiences wor ldwide.  The repertoire includes original compositions, Latin tunes a nd unique arrangements of melodies from the American Songbook. \nHere' s what the critics are saying:\n“...a tenor saxophonist with a big t one and a hard-driving style”\n- Scott Yanow’s LA Jazz Scene\n \n “…a vibrant hybrid of the hip and the holy.\"\n- Owen McNally, Ha rtford Courant\n \n“When Benny Sharoni plays, it’s a toast to lif e.”\n- Bill Beuttler, Boston Globe\n\n“…overflows with the joy of living”\n- Jazziz Magazine\n\n“Sharoni is a precise and excitin g playe…an intoxicating cocktail of brains and brawn”\n- Jordan Ri chardson, All About Jazz\n\n“…a voice that is quite his own, deman ding to be heard on common ground with other practicing giants”\n- R aul D’Gama Rose, All About Jazz\n\nShowtimes 8 and 10 pm\nCheck out Benny's website \nor listen to Benny on YouTube: