Nostalgia Blitz, by Benjamin Herman

Nostalgia Blitz

by Benjamin Herman

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1.	Zeldenrust 02:24	buy track
2.	Zaat 02:48	buy track
3.	Captain Zorg 03:36	buy track
4.	One For Deelder 01:28	buy track
5.	Chancelot 02:30	buy track
6.	Nostalgia Blitz 04:06	buy track
7.	Bambaruushan Boogie 02:25	buy track
8.	Kino 02:56	buy track
9.	Hornin' Out 03:07	buy track
10.	Dumdum 02:21	buy track
11.	Åsman Graves 02:35	buy track

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'Nostalgia Blitz' is a record born from a wild collection of ideas and influences drawing on an alternative saxophone universe from Benjamin's formative years. Benjamin Herman explains: "When I picked up the saxophone in 1980, it was the coolest instrument on the planet. Every band had a saxophonist, usually dressed in an oversized pastel-colored power suit with rolled-up sleeves. Besides an abundance of sax heroes in pop, fusion and jazz music, the 80s also had individuals who did it all their own way. James Chance, John Lurie, Xero Slingsby, and of course Dutch mover and shaker Hans Dulfer were some of my favorites. Saxophonists with an attitude: supercharged, perky, and highly creative. An atonal, arty and conceptual kind of saxophone music that really spoke to me. Besides Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Sonny Rollins, and John Coltrane, they greatly influenced my musical taste. ’Nostalgia Blitz’ is once again an attempt to push the boundaries of my own playing and simultaneously tip my hat to some of my all-time heroes."

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released October 20, 2023

Recorded between March 2021 and March 2023
Recorded at Epic Rainbow Unicorn Studio, Rotterdam
Recorded and mixed by Simon Akkermans
Mastered by Zlaya at Loud
Produced by Simon Akkermans, co-produced by Benjamin Herman
Executive producer Benjamin Herman
Released on Roach Records
Licensed to and distributed by Dox Records
Artwork by Anouk Baas

1. Zeldenrust
Written by: B. Herman

Benjamin Herman - Saxophones
Peter Peskens - Bass
Jimmi Hueting - Drums, additional percussion
Micha Zaat - Guitar

2. Zaat
Written by: B. Herman

Benjamin Herman - Saxophones
Peter Peskens - Bass
Jimmi Hueting - Drums
Micha Zaat - Guitar
Simon Akkermans - Additional synths

3. Captain Zorg
Written by: B. Herman

Benjamin Herman - Saxophones, synths
Peter Peskens - Bass
Jimmi Hueting - Drums, additional percussion
Simon Akkermans - Additional synths

4. One For Deelder (ft. John Cooper Clarke)
Written by: J.C. Clarke - lyrics, B. Herman, OJ. Hoogland, S. Akkermans, P. Peskens, J. Hueting - music

Benjamin Herman - Saxophones
Peter Peskens - Bass
Jimmi Hueting - Drums
Oscar Jan Hoogland - Synths
John Cooper Clarke - Vocals

5. Chancelot (ft. Shinpei Ruike)
Written by: B. Herman, OJ. Hoogland, S. Akkermans, P. Peskens, J. Hueting

Benjamin Herman - Saxophones
Peter Peskens - Bass
Jimmi Hueting - Drums
Oscar Jan Hoogland - Synths, guitar
Shinpei Ruike - Trumpet

6. Nostalgia Blitz (ft. Shinpei Ruike)
Written by: B. Herman, S. Akkermans, P. Peskens, J. Hueting

Benjamin Herman - Saxophones, flute, synths
Peter Peskens - Bass
Jimmi Hueting - Drums
Alexander van Popta - Keys
Simon Akkermans - Additional synths
Shinpei Ruike - Trumpet

7. Bambaruushan Boogie
Written by: B. Herman, OJ. Hoogland, S. Akkermans, P. Peskens, J. Hueting

Benjamin Herman - Saxophones
Peter Peskens - Bass
Jimmi Hueting - Drums
Oscar Jan Hoogland - Synths, guitar
Simon Akkermans - Additional synths

8. Kino
Written by: B. Herman, OJ. Hoogland, S. Akkermans, P. Peskens, J. Hueting

Benjamin Herman - Saxophones, synths
Peter Peskens - Bass
Jimmi Hueting - Drums
Micha Zaat - Guitar
Simon Akkermans - Additional synths

9. Hornin’ Out (ft. Shinpei Ruike)
Written by: B. Herman, OJ. Hoogland, S. Akkermans, P. Peskens, J. Hueting

Benjamin Herman - Saxophones
Peter Peskens - Bass
Jimmi Hueting - Drums
Oscar Jan Hoogland - Synths, guitar
Simon Akkermans - Additional synths
Shinpei Ruike - Trumpet

10. Dumdum
Written by: B. Herman

Benjamin Herman - Saxophones, synths
Peter Peskens - Bass
Jimmi Hueting - Drums
Simon Akkermans - Additional synths

11. Åsman Graves (ft. Ebba Åsman)
Written by: B. Herman

Benjamin Herman - Alto saxophone
Peter Peskens - Bass
Jimmi Hueting - Drums
Ebba Åsman - Trombone
Micah Graves - Synths and keys
Simon Akkermans - Percussion
Alexander van Popta - Additional horn arrangements

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Benjamin Herman Amsterdam, Netherlands

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May 16

Café Wilhelmina

Eindhoven, Netherlands
May 17

EKKO

Utrecht, Netherlands
May 18

De Kroepoekfabriek

Vlaardingen, Netherlands
Jun 21

Luxor Live

Arnhem, Netherlands

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