Friday Night Live ft. Benjamin Herman

Benjamin Herman (London 9-5-1968)

For the past 35 years saxophonist and musical omnivore Benjamin Herman has been one of Holland’s most productive musicians of his generation. After taking part in the 1991 Thelonious Monk Competition and studying with Dick Oatts in New York Benjamin, to date, has released over 50 albums as a solo artist and as front man of his groove orientated ensemble New Cool Collective.

His solo work varies from postmodern interpretations of classic Dutch avant-garde with drum icon Han Bennink and pianist and composer Misha Mengelberg to collaborations with poets, pop stars and hip hop artists. Aside from left field punk jazz projects like Bughouse, Nostalgia Blitz and The Itch his recordings have ventured into lush seventies Creed Taylor inspired productions (Deal, Project S, True Love’s Flame) and pleasantly understated renditions of classic evergreens (Trouble, Café Solo). His latest album ‘The Tokyo Sessions’ was recorded in Tokyo and released in April 2026.

One of Holland’s most visible jazz musicians, Benjamin Herman also writes columns and has had a radioshow for the past 15 years on national radio. He has been presented with many musical awards and is secretly most proud of being voted best Dressed Dutchman by Esquire Magazine…twice. 

Benjamin Herman - alto saxophone

Timothy Banchet - Piano

Ties Laarakker - Double Bass

Yoran Vroom - Drums