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January 16, 2018

Peter Maffay’s horn guy

“Every now and then I enjoy being a slutty horn guy too” Benjamin is not usually found gigging in horn sections but sometimes he’ll make an exception. Last year he joined in the MTV recording of one of Germany’s biggest rock stars Peter Maffay. The album (as every Peter Maffay has done for the past […]
January 16, 2018

Hammond legend Rhoda Scott

Legendary Hammond starlet Rhoda Scott (80) will be performing in Holland in February with Benjamin and The Kik’s drummer Ries Doms. Check for dates on Benjamin’s gig page
January 16, 2018

Benjamin Herman turns 50

Benjamin Herman will be turning fifty in May. He is celebrating his birthday with the release of three albums to be released in spring summer and autumn. The first is an album on which he tips his hat to some of his first heroes from the ’80s. Xero Slingsby, John Lurie, James Chance. A punk […]
January 16, 2018

New Cool Collective Silver Jubilee

In 2018 it’s 25 years ago that Benjamin Herman started New Cool Collective together with DJ Graham B. Starting out as a three piece act with Graham B at the turntables (don’t jump to conclusions, that was in 1993…) the band evolved into a sort after club and festival act. Collaborating with legendary musicians ranging […]
May 11, 2016

Edison Jazz nomination for Benjamin Herman + get a free gift

Edison Jazzism Audience Prize nomination Benjamin Herman & Robin Nolan Trio have been nominated for an Edison Jazzism audience prize for their Swing de Paris EP. Swing de Paris appeared on 27 November, finally fulfilling a twenty-year dream to play together. Now you can vote for your favourite nominee. Click the link below and vote if you […]
April 28, 2016

Benjamin Herman at North Sea Jazz Festival 2016

The full North Sea Jazz Festival 2016 line-up has been announced. Having trouble deciding what to see ? One stop you should definitely make is at the HUDSON on Saturday July 9th (19:30). None other than Benjamin Herman will be performing with the fabulous Robin Nolan Trio. They will be playing songs from their recent EP […]
March 18, 2016

Out now: Benjamin Herman – Campert reissue

The second release in the Dox Classics series is out! A numbered limited-edition reissue of ´Campert´ by Benjamin Herman on 180-gram vinyl with a printed inner sleeve and download code. The sold-out cd version has also been reissued. “I have exceptionally fond memories of making this album and working with Remco. Happy to see that Campert […]
March 10, 2016

Exclusive reissue of Campert (Dox Classics edition)

Dox Records and Music On Vinyl are releasing an exclusive reissue on 180-gram vinyl on 18 March. This collectors item is the second disc in the Dox Classics series. The sold-out cd version has also been reissued. ”I have exceptionally fond memories of making this album and working with Remco. Happy to see that Campert […]
November 26, 2015

‘Swing de Paris’ EP with The Robin Nolan Trio

Out now! Benjamin Herman and Robin Nolan Trio’s new EP ‘Swing De Paris’. Challenging sessions for Herman, who opens up a whole new chapter in his extensive oeuvre with this disc. Benjamin Herman was always a Robin Nolan fan. Now twenty years on they are playing together. Here he presents six tracks recorded with the […]
September 15, 2015

‘Trouble’ nominated for the Edison Jazz Audience Award

Benjamin Herman has been nominated for an Edison Jazz World award with his album ‘Trouble’. The Edison Award is one of the oldest music awards in the world, having been presented since 1960. Help Benjamin win this prestigious award by voting on ‘Trouble’ here. Voting is possible until the 1st of October. 

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