On AGOGIC

An important musical leader, Andrew D’Angelo is an iconoclastic alto saxophonist who has worked with Tyft, Human Feel, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Erik Friedlander, and Jamie Saft, among others. He is a former Seattleite who has been making an impact in New York relocating there in the 1990s.

After making his mark in New York with his trio and working with artists ranging from Pat Metheny to David Bowie, trumpeter Cuong Vu has returned to Seattle where he has been recognized for the transformation he has brought to the University of Washington’s jazz program and the program’s impact on the local scene of young, boundary-pushing musicians.

Drawing on their twenty-year relationship of musical research and growth, Vu and D’Angelo team up to recruit amazing talents Luke Bergman (bass) and Evan Woodle (drums) as fellow collaborators. Leaders of a new generation of improvisers, Bergman and Woodle lend the band some fresh perspective, brimming with energy and a demonstrable understanding of current musical trends. AGOGIC pushes musical boundaries—their rock-tinged aggression and deep grooves make listeners jump out of their seats.

Press

“…rattling and physical…” – New York Times

“AGOGIC exemplifies Seattle’s diverse and flourishing jazz scene…” – International House, Philadelphia

“…a hard-hitting quartet that showed the utmost sincerity for classic funky music in its avant-garde dealings…” – All About Jazz New York

“…expect a fair share of Molotov blowing in conjunction with new collaborators culled from Seattle’s up-and-coming jazz scene.” – City Paper Philadelphia

“…capable of impressive concision and knock-down energy.” – Chicago Reader, Peter Margasak

Live Appearances