// ABOUT
Photo by Lenny Oosterwijk
BENJAMIN HERMAN
Born in London and raised in The Netherlands, Benjamin Herman has been a familiar face in jazz music for over three decades. Herman’s instantly recognisable alt sax sound drifts dirt roads like the finest Sprinter Trueno and pierces underbellies like a pugilist’s body shot. Herman can bop, he can boogie, he can bellow… and has spent his time on earth thus far non-conforming to the beaten paths.
BENJAMIN HERMAN’S BUGHOUSE
‘Bughouse’ is Benjamin’s punk outfit featuring guitarist Reinier Baas, bass player Peter Peskens (Jungle By Night, The Mysterons) and drummer Olav van den Berg (Lårm, Seein’ Red).
Photo by Jonathan Herman
NEW COOL COLLECTIVE
Founded in 1993 by saxophonist Benjamin Herman and DJ Graham B, New Cool Collective evolved from a club-based collaboration into an award-winning powerhouse. The band is renowned for its diverse line-up of elite musicians and high-profile collaborations with icons such as Tony Allen, Matt Bianco, and Thierno Koité.