excited; eager for; curious; to be ~ Whatever meaning given to Agog, because of the expressive repertoire and the intensity of the performance, Agog is an unique group in the European jazz scene. The trio started in September 2001 and since then they put their marks in the musical landscape. Both the audience and press received their first cd ‘Shortcuts to Detours’ very positive. In July 2002 they won the Dutch Jazz Competition and since that time they have been doing many concerts each year both in and outside the Netherlands. From the very beginning Agog presented itself as a groundbreaking and equal trio. Raw rock can be followed by whispering ballads without making a parody of genres. agog is not a typical guitar trio but a mini orchestra, which uses the group sound and the unique chemistry between the musicians to it’s full potential. Besides their work as a trio agog also initiates projects with guests: Their 2nd album ‘Meltdown’ features a collaboration with the Zapp String Quartet. This cd, which was produced by Radio Netherlands, got released in May 2004 on Jazz in Motion/Challenge. They toured extensively with this project in Northern Europe from 2004 through 2006. Agog plays Radiohead was the latest initiative of the group. The pieces of this British pop group formed the starting point. Taking this repertoire in to Agog’s realm the pieces were carefully reconstructed. Jasper Blom (saxophone and electronics) and Jozef Dumoulin (Rhodes and electronics) were the special guests for this project. It was followed by a club tour in the Netherlands in the 2006. In September 2008 they released their 3rd cd ‘Some Frump Punk’ on the Amsterdam based TryTone label. More info @ www.agog.de or www.myspace.com/agog Maartje den Breejen, Parool Nov. 2004: “... Dreamy soundscapes and steaming funk, it all sounds equaly fresh and lively...” Edo Dijksterhuis, NRC Handelsblad June 2005: “... Catchy compositions full of unexpected turns...” Maarten Schulp, Bassmagazine Okt 2004: “... A chance for listeners from any kind to expand their imagination a few kilometers with truly original music...” Jacob Haagsma, Leeuwarder Courant May 2004: “...Imaginative, clear and intens music...” Frank Wingold, guitar: Born in Speyer, Germany 1968. Graduated in 1993 on the Hilversum conservatory in The Netherlands for jazz- and classical guitar. By the using of classical-, jazz and rock techniques on acoustic and electrical guitar, his sound in improvisations and compositions is totally original. Other influences are the classical 20th century guitar repertoire, jazz and improvised music, electronic music and styles from Eastern Europe and the Middle East. His own trio AGOG won in 1993 a price for the best group on the Europ\' jazz contest and he won a price for the best soloist as well. Played with the German group UNDERKARL in 1997 on the jazzfestival in Berlin. Toured in the USA, Mexico, Honduras, Rusland en Malta. Mark Haanstra, bass guitar: Mark Haanstra (1974, The Netherlands) studied bassguitar and doublebass at the Conservatory of Hilversum. From 1995 till 1999 he followed the \'Contemporary music through non-western techniques\' course at the Conservatory of Amsterdam conducted by composer Rafael Reina. This course speciales in Carnatic (South Indian) music theorie for improvisational and compositional purposes. He won several prices, including twice the \'Dutch Jazz Competition\' with the \'Nemesis Quartet\' and \'Geel\'. Since the last couple of years Mark Haanstra works in the improvised and jazz field as well in the contemporary classical field. He is is seeking for a personal style which combines influences from all these. A few of the groups he plays with are: \'Mosaic\' (NL), \'Odds-On\' (B), \'TONK\' (USA), \'Interval Chamber\' (NL-ESP), Sefuba (NL), \'AGOG\' (D-NL) and his own group \'Bhedam\'. Mark Haanstra has performed in many countries including the USA, Spain, France, Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands. He has recorded several cd\'s with a wide variety of groups and artists. Joost Lijbaart, drums: Born in Amsterdam 1967, Joost Lijbaart started drumming when he was seven years old. Later on he studied at the conservatory in Hilversum where he graduated in 1991. During his studies he went to Senegal (West Africa) to take lessons in African Percussion with the legendary DuDu and Ali un D\'Aya Rose. In 1993 he won the15th EUrop\' Jazz Contest with the Nicolas Thys trio. He also receaved for this performance the \"best drummer award\". Performed with many different groups and musicians such as Yuri Honing, Michiel Borstlap, Lydia van Dam, Theo Loevandie. Sylvie Courvoiser, Wim Overgauw, Michel Godard, Tony Overwater and Ab Baars. His knowledge and mastering of many musical styles ranging from African ethnical music to Pop jazz and modern classical music make him a versatile musician. But what makes him really outstanding is his ability to become one with the other musicians and participate in the melodic and harmonic developments as well as performing his rhythmical function. Toured in more than 20 countries including China, Canada, Australia, The Middle East an Georgia (USSR). FRANK WINGOLD guitar MARK HAANSTRA bass guitar JOOST LIJBAART drums