Abdias Armenteros saxophone · Sebastian Rios bass · TJ Reddick drums
New Jazz Underground is an American trio redefining the contemporary jazz landscape. Praised by Christian McBride at the Newport Jazz Festival as “one of the hottest new groups in jazz today,” the band’s members — Sebastian Rios, Abdias Armenteros, and TJ Reddick — forged their sound during the pandemic, performing on the streets of New York and captivating audiences worldwide with viral living-room performances that garnered 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 contemporary soul while maintaining a deep respect for the roots of jazz. Lars Gotrich of NPR Music described their music as “pushing the boundaries of hard bop and hip-hop,” perfectly capturing their bold and innovative approach.
Each member brings a unique voice to the project: bassist and composer Sebastian Rios, a protégé of Ron Carter, provides the group’s sonic foundation; saxophonist and vocalist Abdias Armenteros is the youngest member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra; and drummer TJ Reddick has performed alongside Chick Corea, Jon Batiste, and Wynton Marsalis.
The trio has performed at renowned venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, and Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, as well as prestigious festivals from Newport to Montreal. Their debut album is scheduled for release in spring 2026 on the Artwork Records label.
