"New Jazz Underground: Hoodies" Concert
12 November 2026 · 19:00
Jamboree, el Barri Gòtic, Ciutat Vella
Abdias Armenteros saxophone · Sebastian Rios bass · TJ Reddick drums New Jazz Underground is an American trio that is redefining the contemporary jazz scene. Praised by Christian McBride at the Newport Jazz Festival as "one of the most outstanding new groups in jazz today", the band members — Sebastian Rios, Abdias Armenteros and TJ Reddick — forged their sound during the pandemic, playing on the streets of New York and captivating audiences everywhere with viral performances from their dining room 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 contemporary soul while keeping a deep respect for the roots of jazz. Lars Gotrich of NPR Music described their music as something that "expands the boundaries of hard bop and hip-hop", summing up their bold and innovative approach. Each member brings their own voice to the project: double bassist and composer Sebastian Rios, a pupil of Ron Carter, holds down the group's sonic foundations; saxophonist and vocalist Abdias Armenteros is the youngest member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra; and drummer TJ…
Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · checked on 2 November 2026