New Jazz Underground Blends Jazz with Contemporary Hip Hop

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American trio New Jazz Underground is known for their distinctive blend of traditional jazz with contemporary influences like hip hop, pushing at the boundaries of genres and bringing jazz to a new generation of listeners.

The trio began playing in the parks of New York City in 2020 and quickly skyrocketed to fame, representing now the merging of traditional sensibilities in jazz with the modern influences of hip hop, pop and Afro-Latino music. This August, the band brings their exuberant chemistry and effortless musicality to Xiqu Centre’s Tea House Theatre as the premiere act of PPHK x WestK Performing Arts.

The award-winning band consists of Juilliard graduates saxophonist Abdias Armenteros, bass player Sebastian Rios and drummer TJ Reddick. The three have worked with jazz masters like Wynton Marsalis and Victor Lewis. Recently, their song “Oney Ones One” was featured on NPR Music’s 8 Tracks.