Chuck (Charles) Spano

Who is Chuck (Charles) Spano?

Chuck (Charles) Spano is a Florida-based improvisational percussionist.

Spano is especially known for his experimentation with unusual rhythms and time signatures, and unusual or indigenous instruments. and is a proponent of "simple" or found percussive instrumentation. He is also a proponent of cross-/polyrhythms and when playing with other capable musicians you can often hear him introduce contrasting but complementary polyrhytms, especially when playing bodhran or washboard. He teaches simple percussive techniques to a wide range of students from young elementary age students to those in their 80s and above. He is primarily a hand percussionist though he also investigates and uses, where appropriate, current technology digital devices such as Alternate Mode and Roland percussive products.

Spano teaches various percussion workshops at festivals and special events and, depending on the festival, may offer workshops on bodhran, simple percussion techniques, introduction to hand percussion and percussive washboard, and develops workshops specific to the needs of the sponsoring organization or event.