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Benjamin Herman got his first saxophone at the age of twelve. At thirteen he was already playing on the professional club circuit. Within a few years he was appearing with different groups around the world and initiating projects of his own. His fame spread beyond jazz circles in the 1990s when he formed the groundbreaking ensemble New Cool Collective. Having made a name as soloist while still a teenager, Benjamin Herman has appeared on over a hundred records with all kinds of artists, from Candy Dulfer to Misha Mengelberg. Herman has also built a career in Holland and abroad as a composer.
With New Cool Collective as well as with his quartet , featuring Hammond organist Carlo de Wijs, guitarist Jesse van Ruller and drummer Martijn Vink, his gigs are inspired by the popular jazz of the dance floor, attracting music fans of all genres as well as jazz aficionados. At the same time he has explored the repertoire of composers such a Byard, Monk and Mengelberg..
Today Benjamin Herman is one of the most original and productive jazz musicians in the Netherlands exploring influences beyond the confines of the jazz world.
In 2005 Benjamin Herman produced a series of records, including the 7” vinyl ‘Skunkaholic’ and the 12” vinyl ‘Durban Poison’. He also won an Edison for his album ‘Heterogeneity’ (featuring Dutch avant-garde legend Misha Mengelberg), while his 2005 CD ‘The Itch’ was hailed by Dutch daily the Volkskrant as the best Dutch jazz release of the year and received four stars in Britain’s Mojo magazine. He recorded and toured with Paul Weller, programmed the three-day festival Jazz International Rotterdam, toured in Brazil, Argentina, Kenya, Russia, Britain, Canada, Ireland and Macedonia and worked on numerous projects in the Netherlands. In 2006 he received the prestigious VPRO/Boy Edgar Award and released 'The London Session' which features 80 year old British pianist Stan Tracey.
2007 saw the release of another award winning album 'Campert'. Originally written as a soundtrack for a documentary about Dutch poet Remco Campert, Herman rescored his music to a full length album featuring young Dutch pianist Gideon van Gelder (also known for his work with singer Jose James). In 2008 New Cool Collective released thier 7th album 'Out Of Office' and Herman made his 9th solo album 'Hypochristmastreefuzz', a collection of tunes written by Dutch avant-garde legend Misha Mengelberg. Herman was also voted 'Best dressed Dutchman of 2008' by Esquire magazine.
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2009 saw several releases, first and foremost is Benjamin's long awaited album 'Blue Sky Blond' featuring PAUL WELLER, PERQUISITE, GITHYPER, DAMON MINCHELLA, JESSE VAN RULLER, MARTIJN VINK, WIBOUD BURKENS, MANUEL HUGAS, C-MON & KYPSKI and many more.
'Campert' 2008's multi award winning album has been released on 12"gatefold vinyl.
NCC released 'Sugar Protocol' (with Los Papines and Mapacha Africa) and a brilliant EP with Dutch rapper Typhoon.
Last but not least Benjamin produced a super cool 10" vinyl (with free cd!) for and with Dutch poet Jules Deelder for his 65th birthday on November 24th.
Hoi Benjamin, Ontzettend leuke plaat die 'Deelder 65'. Ik ben blij dat ik die nog heb kunnen bemachtigen bij je laatste concert in Paradox Tilburg. Ben afgelopen vrijdag nog bij je maatje Anton met de Ploctones geweest in Paradox. Was erg leuk, fijn dat we hier een paar ontzettend enthousiaste en inspirerende muzikanten hebben! Groeten, Paul
and sit in with you at the sessions. ( still have your Tshirt Shabat-just do it ...? ) I wish you a very great niew jaar with loads of fun and music. De groet , tot szins. Izak.
Ik ben er zeker tot en met Mei 2010 of langer, maar de zomer kom ik in iedergeval naar Europa voor concerten en kroketten. Hoe gaat het met jou, lekker druk? Je hebt kennelijk al weer een cd uitgebracht, heb even iets naar de website geluisterd - vet!
GOOD MUSIC
M A M Y K Ô
