New Cool Collective consists of saxophonist Benjamin Herman, guitarist Rory Ronde, drummer Joost Kroon, percussionists Frank van Dok and Jos de Haas, keyboardist Willem Friede, bassist Leslie Lopez and trumpeter David Rockefeller.
In recent years, the band has been working on a strong series of releases. Adding to its impressive catalog are albums like Electric Monkey Sessions 1 & 2, a big band collaboration with Orchestra Baobab saxophonist Thierno Koité and the quirky electronic sounds on Dansé Dansé. The band also picked up another Edison Jazz nomination in 2021 for Trippin’ Redux. A tribute to the collaboration with Tony Allen, with renewed versions of the recording sessions Allen and New Cool Collective held for their joint album Trippin (2005).
