Frank Agbro was born in Lagos, Nigeria and is a naturalized US citizen. Franko as he is called in many circles, is a musician, performer, songwriter, writer and producer. His production credits include a single “No Job” with his first band, the Characters 1991, “Sunset in Nairobi” Franko Jazz, “You” Frankojazz, Frankojazz “Live!” featuring Washingtonian jazz musicians performing live at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, the single “Running“ live at Cool AID tribute to Cindi Farr to benefit kidney cancer and retinoblastoma research,, his song “You“ was also selected in the compilation CD “ Songs for Cindi” by musicians at Cool Aid”. “Stop Running, Dad”, Frankojazz features his 10 year old son Julian on drums and vocals and Franko playing all the other instruments, bass, guitar percussion and vocals. Franko has also been asked to write original music for other musicians and producers. He continues his collaboration with others while breaking new ground by using his knowledge of Spanish, French, German, and pidgin English languages in his music. He draws his inspiration from his family, his community and his continuous desire to inspire and be inspired allows him the freedom to take innovative approaches that make each of his productions unique in their own way. He is an international traveler whose music serves as is his guide to living his life, “It’s not just jazz, it’s frankojazz”. He plays a Fender electric bass, a Taylor acoustic electric guitar, percussion and drums. He occasionally moonlights as a host or MC of social events and loves to promote and share his authentic musical collection of African CD’s when he spins records as a deejay. Franko’s other interests includes preparing his specialty dish, Nigerian pepper soup, jogging, biking and soccer.

Julian “Juju” Agbro (Drummer)

Julian is a young talented 10 year old musican who speaks fluent English and German. His amazing drumming skills just make you want to get on the dance floor and dance. He has recorded a CD with his father and they play almost every single performance together. Their music is available on Apple I tunes. Julian plays simple beats that will keep you dancing but he can also dabble with the complex and off-beat African and jazz rhythms. His influences come from Rock, African Rock and jazz.

His favorite drummers are: Stewart Copeland (The Police), and Graham Lear (Carlos Santana) and African and Latin percussion drummers. As of this writing, this young man has not had formal drum instruction. He has learned his craft by watching and listening to other drummers, developing his own sound in the process. He is fun to watch and is a great inspiration to young children!