2010-05-03
JazzWeekly.com Review by George W. Harris
He’s got a tone that is as clear and open as the desert of JUDAH read more
2009-12-07
Newark Star Ledger by Zan Stewart - Review
This is tasty, expansive music with the potential to touch a wealth of listeners.
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2009-12-01
Jazz Journal International by Mark Gardner - Review
With great feeling, taste and his impeccable easy swing, guitarist Roni Ben-Hur leads an immaculate quartet, read more
2009-11-17
All About Jazz by J Hunter - Review
Aside from being another triumph for Ben-Hur, Fortuna is Mathews' last gift to the world. read more
2009-11-06
Cincinnati Enquirer feature on Roni Ben-Hur
The title (evokes) the positive attitude my mother had trying to make a better life for all read more
2009-10-08
All Music Guide Review of Fortuna by Michael G. Nastos
The musicianship on this date is close to flawless, especially from the rhythm section, an ultimately brilliant combination that together is much larger than the sum. read more
2008-07-21
All About Jazz Performance Update
Ben-Hur reveals on Signature his evolution and accomplishments as a composer, arranger and leader of strength and substance, whose synthesis of styles and cultural influences defy category. read more
2008-04-03
GuitarSite.com by Doc Dosco - Feature
Roni now stands as one of the elite players in modern jazz read more
2008-01-17
ENCORE Magazine by Lisa Iannucci- Feature - Born to Play
Prime Time A&E says he’s among “jazz elite guitarists,” while 20th Century Guitar called it “guitar jazz at its finest.” read more
2008-01-16
Philadelphia Daily News - Feature - Fest lineup: Israeli, yes, but international, too
In Sephardic folk melody "Eshkolit," Ben-Hur's heritage reveals itself, even as he engages the traditional tune with a heartfelt, highly personal interpretation. read more
2008-01-16
Philadelphia Daily News By Shaun Brady - Feature - Jazz, Israeli Style
Guitarist Roni Ben-Hur has an easy swing reminiscent of Grant Green, equally at home in soulful blues as in Sephardic folk melodies read more
2008-01-15
The Star Ledger By Zan Stewart - Feature - Jazz Therapy
Despite the difficult circumstances of the day, Ben-Hur and Reid performed with their characteristic élan. read more
2007-11-18
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Review - New Recordings
an impeccable-sounding CD read more
2007-09-08
Jazz Journal International By Mark Gardner - Review - Roni Ben-Hur Keepin' it Open
Guitarist Roni Ben-Hur’s stock rises with each new CD release. On this well planned and beautifully executed set the full gamut of his talent is apparent. read more
2007-07-19
Hartford Courant By Owen McNally - Review
The nimble-witted, fleet-fingered guitarist welcomes a variety of styles into his musical home on "Keepin' It Open," embracing bop, bossa, ballads, blues, samba and traditional folk motifs. read more
2007-07-05
Denver Westword By Solomon - Review - Listen Up
While it's evident that he honed his chops listening to Kenny Burrell and Wes Montgomery, Ben-Hur leaves his stamp on the disc without sounding too much like either one. read more
2007-06-03
EL DIARIO - Feature
EL jazz se toma a Nueva York read more
2007-06-03
The Jamaica Observer By Michael 'Jazzfonic' Edwards - Performance Update
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2007-06-01
Jazz Weekly By George W. Harris - Review
This is lovely music; fresh and alive. read more
2007-06-01
All About Jazz 2 By Andrew Rowan - Review
Ben-Hur honors piano giant Elmo Hope with “One Second Please,” all hands responding superbly to the boppish theme and Mathews skillfully negotiating Hope’s very personal changes. read more
2007-06-01
Jersey Jazz - Review
Ben-Hur demonstrates once again that he is among the most interesting players on his instrument currently playing jazz. read more
2007-06-01
Musician Profile - Feature
What I like about the music I perform is its beauty, depth of emotion, swinging beat, and the freedom it allows. read more
2007-05-30
All About Jazz By J Hunter - Review
Ben-Hur honors that past by letting it inspire him to create remarkable moments of creativity. read more
2007-05-15
Primetime A&E - Review - Nick's Picks
His sound synthesizes the swing of Kenny Burrell and the melodic invention of Wes Montgomery read more
2007-05-15
The Village Voice By Francis Davis - Feature - The Israel–New York pipeline yields a fresh crop of serious jazz talent
"Eshkolit," a traditional Sephardic melody featuring brooding, suspenseful solos by Ben-Hur and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt. read more
2007-05-11
American Jewish World - Review
Ben-Hur's new album showcases deft style read more
2007-04-25
Tucson Citizen CD By Chuck Graham - Review
playing with a crystal clean tone capable of sounding sad-eyed and reflective one minute, bebopping all over the next. But in every mood is that understated elegance we associate with good taste. read more
2007-04-20
Just Jazz Guitar - Review
he plays guitar with blazing speed, clarity and complete mastery of the fingerboard and pick. read more
2007-04-14
MidWest Record By Chris Spector - Review
this set is a stone cold winner from start to finish and should not be listened to unless you are probably prepared to be blown away and have a new fave. read more
2007-04-04
O's Place By D. Oscar Groomes - Performance Review
a very balanced and entertaining session. read more
2007-03-31
Albany Jazz By J Hunter - Feature
The sound from Ben-Hur's 1969 Gibson Johnny Smith hollow-body was as >clean and sweet as you could want it, evoking great memories of Grant Green read more
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Jazz infused with melodies and rhythms from romantic cultures. |  listen
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Exquisite Jazz guitar for a great cause. | listen
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features Jeremy Pelt, Ronni Mathews, Santi Debriano, Lewis Nash | listen
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Roni's popular Jazz Guitar Instructional book is the only official guitar book featuring the 'Barry Harris Method' - Published by Mel Bay | listen
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