Benjamin James Aronov, known as Ben or Benny (October 16, 1932 in Gary, Indiana – May 3, 2015 in Aix-en-Provence) was an American jazz pianist.
Aronov played in local jazz and dance ensembles as a teenager in Tulsa. He was a student at the University of Tulsa in 1951-1952, then was conscripted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Texas, where he played in a military band. In 1954 he moved to Los Angeles and began playing at The Lighthouse and with Terry Gibbs, June Christy, and Lena Horne. In 1961 he moved to New York City and enrolled at the Manhattan School of Music, graduating with a degree in music in 1966. Following this, he worked with Al Cohn, Benny Goodman, Jim Hall, Morgana King, Lee Konitz, Peggy Lee, Liza Minnelli, George Mraz, Mark Murphy, the National Jazz Ensemble, Ken Peplowski, Tom Pierson, Zoot Sims, Carol Sloane, and Warren Vaché Jr. He played piano in the Broadway production of Cats from 1982 to 2000. After this he moved to France, where he remained until his death in 2015.
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Some of their strengths
Ben Aronov has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Practical, Diplomatic, Trustworthy, Honest, Sophisticated, and Organized.
Intelligent and Inquisitive
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Ben Aronov is someone who is an intelligent, inquisitive, and imaginative person, who is practical, considerate, kind, and diplomatic in dealings with others. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Ben Aronov well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Ben Aronov as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Intelligent and Leadership-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Ben Aronov is someone who is able to see things that others don't, and who can be an effective guide or mentor to others.
They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.
Justice-seeking and Peaceful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Ben Aronov tends to be someone who loves peace and is ready to go to any costs to achieve it. Who has a taste for the good things in life, tends to be a good organizer, has a thirst for knowledge, and who tends to have the respect of friends and acquaintances.
Some of Ben Aronov's challenges
While Ben Aronov has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Ben Aronov can be Stubborn, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Idle, Difficult, Perfectionist, and Domineering.
Hesitant and Narcissistic
One of Ben Aronov's key challenges is that they are someone who can be hesitant and narcissistic.
Ben Aronov must also exercise caution as they can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Domineering and Impatient
Ben Aronov is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Pleasure-seeking and Indecisive
Finally, Ben Aronov also can put others first too much, and hem-and-haw too much when making a decision.
