Roni Ben-Hur
Jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur has earned a sterling reputation as both a musician and educator. Roni is renowned for his golden tone, improvisational brilliance, compositional lyricism as well as his ability to charm his audiences. Eminent Jazz critic Gary Giddins of the Village Voice wrote: “A limber and inventive guitarist, Ben-Hur keeps the modernist flame alive and pure, with a low flame burning in every note… a guitarist who knows the changes and his own mind.”
Roni, has released nine albums as leader or co-leader, with Time Out New York calling him “a formidable and consummately lyrical guitarist.” The Star-Ledger of New Jersey summed him up this way: “A deep musician, a storyteller, Ben-Hur works with a warm, glowing sound and has an alluring way of combining engaging notes with supple rhythm.” Along with releasing acclaimed educational products – including the instructional DVD Chordability and method book Talk Jazz: Guitar, Roni has directed international Jazz summits for over 15 years. Jazz guitar star Russell Malone perfectly sums up Roni’s playing in his statement: “Everything Roni does is beautiful. He has the magic touch.” Press photos, video and more available at www.ronibenhur.com
Roni, has released nine albums as leader or co-leader, with Time Out New York calling him “a formidable and consummately lyrical guitarist.” The Star-Ledger of New Jersey summed him up this way: “A deep musician, a storyteller, Ben-Hur works with a warm, glowing sound and has an alluring way of combining engaging notes with supple rhythm.” Along with releasing acclaimed educational products – including the instructional DVD Chordability and method book Talk Jazz: Guitar, Roni has directed international Jazz summits for over 15 years. Jazz guitar star Russell Malone perfectly sums up Roni’s playing in his statement: “Everything Roni does is beautiful. He has the magic touch.” Press photos, video and more available at www.ronibenhur.com
