New Jazz Underground – Hoodies

Description

New Jazz Underground presents Hoodies, a powerful debut album that transforms their viral momentum into a defining artistic statement. The American trioAbdias Armenteros (saxophone/vocals), Sebastian Rios (bass), and T.J. Reddick (drums)first captured global attention through street performances and striking live videos, building a devoted online following before ascending to major stages like the Newport Jazz Festival.
On Hoodies (out May 29, 2026 via Artwork Records), New Jazz Underground channel their pandemic-born brotherhood into a bold, culture-conscious work that bridges jazz tradition with hip-hop-inflected grooves, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and raw, vocal-led blues. Rooted in deep musical chemistry and sharpened by years of constant performance, Hoodies captures the trios fresh energy, precision, and emotional deepness in full forceconfirming them as one of the most exciting new bands redefining jazz for a new generation.

“These Juilliard-trained musicians clearly know the jazz tradition… classy and classic… it absolutely cooks”

NPR
“A foundation of solid groove, enabled by a remarkable synergy between the players”

Downbeat

Tracklist

Oney Ones One
Pseudo latin vibe
Sidetracked
Ghosts
Hold my Halo (Paint me Perfectly)
las salinas (prelude)
luci and i (i)
how do you do (ii)
hoodieJig (iii)
atonement (iv)
I had to let uu go (v)
sad boy interlude
Sake of love