Benjamin Herman - The Tokyo Sessions (2026)

The Tokyo Sessions is Benjamin Herman’s dazzling new album project, released on 27 March 2026 on P-Vine Records (Japan) and Roach Records / Dox Records. The album was recorded in Studio Dede (Tokyo) by Akihito Yoshikawa and marks the next chapter in Herman’s deep-rooted connection with Japan, featuring icons from the Japanese music scene including Otomo Yoshihide, Tomoaki Baba and Akihito Obama. The album is a captivating blend of free jazz, new wave tension, sample-based experimentation, and live interplay, capturing the noise, pace, and character of Tokyo while remaining rooted in Herman’s improvisational voice.

Benjamin Herman – saxophones, flute
Jimmi Jo Hueting – drums, synthesizers, guitar
Thomas Pol – double bass
Otomo Yoshihide – electric guitar
Tomoaki Baba – tenor saxophone
Shinpei Ruike – trumpet
Ko Ishikawa – sho
Akihito Obama – shakuhachi