New Cool Collective is a Dutch band founded in 1993 by saxophonist Benjamin Herman and DJ Graham B at Amsterdam's Soul Kitchen. The eight-piece outfit - which also performs as a 19-piece big band - blends jazz, afrobeat, Latin rhythms and funk into a set that works equally well in small clubs and on major festival stages. Over the years they have won two Edison Awards and collaborated with Tony Allen, Typhoon and Georgie Fame, among others. In 2024 they marked their 30th anniversary with sold-out shows across the Netherlands.
On October 3, 2025, the live album On Tour was released, recorded during the sold-out anniversary shows at Paradiso, Carré, LantarenVenster, SPOT and Doornroosje.
After a special evening at Het Concertgebouw with special guests Kymara and Nana Adjoa, the live album On Tour was released as a direct result of those shows.
In 2024, New Cool Collective celebrated their 30th anniversary with sold-out shows throughout the country and released the album Everything Is OK.
The 30th anniversary was celebrated, among other things, with a sold-out performance at Paradiso and a special live EP 30 Years Live!
In 2018, New Cool Collective won a second Edison Award for the album New Cool Collective Big Band ft. Thierno Koité.
Dutch jazz ensemble New Cool Collective blends jazz, Latin, afrobeat and dance with live improvisation and grooves.
Amsterdam's New Cool Collective, an eight-piece ensemble blending jazz, dance, Latin and afrobeat, tests new material on this club tour.
New Cool Collective, the legendary Amsterdam jazz band led by saxophonist Benjamin Herman, plays at So What! in Gouda. An evening of innovative horn arrangements and orchestral influences.
New Cool Collective, the legendary eight-piece live band led by saxophonist Benjamin Herman, delivers an energetic blend of jazz, afrobeat, Latin and funk.
New Cool Collective brings 30 years of danceable jazz, soul and afrobeat with their eight-piece lineup at MEZZ Breda.
New Cool Collective, the Amsterdam collective of Benjamin Herman and DJ Graham B, brings an evening of jazz, funk and danceable grooves with their signature horn arrangements and orchestral influences.
New Cool Collective brings an energetic blend of jazz, dance, Latin, salsa and afrobeat to De Oosterpoort.
New Cool Collective takes the stage at Grenswerk, a venue for electronic and experimental music in Venlo.
New Cool Collective's 8-piece band fuses jazz, funk, Latin and afrobeat with tight grooves and plenty of improvisation. A high-energy show built for dancing.
New Cool Collective takes the stage at Cpunt Hoofddorp on 7 February 2027.
New Cool Collective performs live at Podium Victorie in Alkmaar.
New Cool Collective, the Amsterdam jazz ensemble led by saxophonist Benjamin Herman, plays at De Spot. An energetic band that has performed worldwide since 1993 and collaborated with top musicians.
New Cool Collective performs an evening of jazz at Jazzpodium BIRD in Rotterdam.
