The Herbaliser Band

Back in September 1995, The Herbaliser, a sample-based beatmaking duo (Ollie Teeba & Jake Wherry), released their debut LP, ‘Remedies’, on UK label Ninja Tune. Ollie, a hip hop head and obsessive break hunter and Jake, a lover of all things funky, would dig for samples in diverse crates and had a particular taste for old movie soundtracks, which would become a particular characteristic of their production sound. In no time, they established themselves, as one of the main features of the expanding Ninja Tune crew. 

The following year, as they were recording their second full length release, ‘Blow Your Headphones’, they expanded their performances to include an 8 piece live band. The live show toured internationally, to great reception from audiences and would become a regular feature at a multitude of electronic, dance, dub and jazz festivals worldwide for the next 2 decades or so. Subsequently, The Herbaliser releases, which, prior to 3rd LP ’Very Mercenary’, were almost entirely made from samples, would begin to incorporate more of the band’s talents, to bring the sound of the studio recordings and the onstage performances closer together. 

In 2020, the creative partnership that this all began with, came to an end. 

In 2021 Jake Wherry solely declared The Herbaliser finished, with a very simple statement across the internet that read “The Herbaliser played their last official show in 2021. Thanks for your support over the years.” 

Now, in 2024, The Herbaliser Band have reformed with original members Ralph Lamb (trumpet/flugelhorn), Andrew Ross (tenor/baritone sax-flute), Micah Moody (drums), Patrick Dawes (percussion) with James Morton (Alto Sax), Oliver Parfitt (keyboards), Conor Cotterill (bass) & of course DJ Ollie Teeba on the turntables. With extensive tour dates lined up, The Herbaliser Band will be showcasing their most iconic and well- known material, from the 10 years recording with Ninja Tune (1995- 2005).