Saxophonist and New Cool Collective-leader Benjamin Herman’s new CD Hypochristmastreefuzz is made up exclusively of Misha Mengelberg compositions, including legendary pieces like ‘Wij Gaan Naar De Italiaan’, ‘De Sprong, O Romantiek Der Hazen’ and ‘Blues After Piet’. Like on his successful CD The Itch, which was voted best jazz album of 2005 by Volkskrant, Herman’s new quartet starts guitarist Anton Goudsmit and ICP bassist Ernst Glerum, added with drummer Joost Patocka.

Benjamin Herman-alto sax, Anton Goudsmit-guitar, Ernst Glerum-bass, Joost Patocka-drums
Unannounced guest: Willem Friede