Charles Ruggiero and the Cracktet

Charles Ruggiero was born to be a drummer. The son of world renowned jazz musician Vinnie Ruggiero, Charles spent his early years surrounded by the "who's who" of jazz. As a teenager, Charles got serious about drumming, playing anywhere he could. He's performed with acclaimed artists like Joshua Redman, Peter Bernstein, Jane Monheit, Chris Potter, and countless others.