Carl Panuzzo

A self-taught multi-instrumentalist (voice, piano, drums, guitar, bass, tuned-percussion and harp), Carl has twenty years of performance experience in a plethora of guises and styles. Conversant with many forms of music, he also tutors in singing, piano, drums, song writing and improvisation.. Most known from the unique A Cappella trio 'Acapelicans' and as singing drummer from roots-based improvisation band 'Checkerboard Lounge' (whose famed 7 year residency inspired the development of many great musicians and bands), Carl has recorded and toured nationally and overseas several times over the last 8 years in many musical and theatrical capacities, winning competitions and being acclaimed from a wide variety of creators and audiences. "Sensitively perceptive and laterally observant, Carl's curiosity of the human condition stains his music and words with emotion and honesty, often effecting a listener deeply and personally. He treads a compassionate path to a goal of universal understanding, but with a letting and a lack of expectation, to remain realistic in perspective. More often, beauty prevails"... (Elissa K. Hawke)