NEW COOL COLLECTIVE

New Cool Collective is a Dutch jazz band that was founded by British-Dutch saxophonist Benjamin Herman. New Cool Collective often perform as a big band, that consists of 19 musicians. The band, who claims to 'bring jazz to the dancefloor', uses jazz, funk and latin influences to create an unique sound.

The jazz band soon made name for themselves when they released the 12” record called 'Extended Play' in 1995. As a result, New Cool Collective played numerous clubs and even the North Sea Festival '96. In 1997 the band released their first full album 'Soul Jazz Latin Flavours Nineties Vibe' and they embarked on a successful European club tour. The follow-up in 1998, 'More Soul Jazz Latin Flavours Nineties Vibe', made sure that New Cool Collective could claim their spot at the top. In 2000 the 'big band edition' was introduced and they recorded they album 'Big!' The album, that featured vocals of Trijntje Oosterhuis and Georgie Fame, was awarded with an Edison (prestigious Dutch music award). Their third album, 'Bring It On', was also nominated for an Edison in 2003.

The double album 'Trippin' featuring Tony Allen was released on Dox Records in 2005. Together with Tony, New Cool Collective also played Lowland festival in the same year. In 2007 they supported Jules Deelder on his Dutch theatre tour and that same year a live album is released by the 'big band' edition of the New Cool Collective. The band released 'Out Of Office' in 2008, an album that contains more cinematic sounds and rock styles. The record sounds jazzy and danceable as always, but deeper and darker than their previous work. Through the years, New Cool Collective has played numerous shows and festivals like Roskilde, Sziget and Lowlands.