NEW JAZZ UNDERGROUND TRÍO

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A Trio Redefining Modern Jazz
New Jazz Underground is an American trio redefining the modern jazz landscape. Praised by Christian McBride at the 2025 Newport Jazz Festival as “one of the hottest new groups in all of jazz right now,” the band—made up of Sebastian Rios, Abdias Armenteros, and TJ Reddick—shaped its sound during the pandemic, performing on the streets of New York and captivating online audiences with viral living-room performances that reached millions of views on YouTube.
With releases such as “Dying of Thirst,” “MF Doom Suite,” “Harlem to Havana,” and “cook/swing/work/relax,” the trio blends hard bop, hip-hop, and modern soul while honoring jazz traditions. NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich described their music as “pushing the boundaries of hard bop and hip-hop,” capturing their bold, forward-thinking approach.
Each member brings a distinct voice: bassist and composer Sebastian Rios, a protégé of Ron Carter, anchors the group’s sound; saxophonist and vocalist Abdias Armenteros is the youngest member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra; and drummer TJ Reddick has performed with Chick Corea, Jon Batiste, and Wynton Marsalis. The trio has appeared at major venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, and Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, as well as festivals from Newport to Montreal. Their debut album is scheduled for release in spring 2026 on Artwork Record Label.