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Internationally-revered Trumpeter Wallace Roney Leads an Inspiring Group of Contemporary Jazz Trailblazers on New Album, Blue Dawn-Blue Nights
HighNote Records is proud to announce the August 30th release of Blue Dawn – Blue Nights, the new album from stalwart jazz trumpet artist/ bandleader Wallace Roney. On his twenty-second recording as a leader, the Philadelphia-born musician is thrilled to be leading his band with the next generation jazz innovators: saxophonist Emilio Modeste, pianist Oscar Williams II, bassist Paul Cuffari, and his fifteen-year-old nephew, drummer ...
Soul Icon Marvin Gaye gets a New Stamp, a New Album on 80th Birthday
The great Soul icon Marvin Gaye whose enduring music has influenced countless artists in a variety of genres would have celebrated his 80th birthday this past week on April 2. He died at the age of 44 in 1984. To honor the late pop star, the U.S. Postal Service has commemorated the “Prince of Soul” ...
Jazz-Rock Keyboardist Brian Auger To Embark On A Spring Tour
NEW YORK, NY March 21, 2019 — World-class jazz, rock, blues, soul, and R&B musician Brian Auger will kick off his multi-city North American tour on April 18 at Reggies Music Joint in Chicago. “I love performing in front of live audiences; there is always a great vibe that energizes me,” said Auger ahead of the tour, ...
OUR CLIENTS LOVE US
With every project, we will always ask ourselves one simple question: Is this in the best interest of our client? Admittedly, it may sound cliché, but we view ourselves as employees of our clients.
“Charles Carlini is probably the most tireless, creative, amazing person that I’ve met in the entertainment industry! His knowledge is endless, his integrity is flawless and his compassion and commitment to whatever he is working on shines through constantly. If you want something done with class and style, Charles is your man!”
— Robert Cutarella, Grammy Award-Winning Producer
“Festival Productions has worked with Carlini for over a decade. During the course of our relationship, Carlini has produced several major concerts celebrating great guitarists that were historic events, particularly his salute to Les Paul at Carnegie Hall, which was a triumph. It’s always been a pleasure working with Carlini. He is a man of integrity. And we’re proud of the concerts he has produced for us.”
— George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz Festival and JVC Jazz Festival
“Charles was a pleasure to work with in producing and clearing the MOOGFEST 2006 DVD we released together, not to mention a really good guy.”
— Ed Seaman, COO of MVD Entertainment
“Charles has his fingers in more pies than I care to count: Concert promotion, publicity, music promotion, publishing — a veritable entertainment renaissance man!”
— Hank Bordowitz, author of Billy Joel: The Life and Times of an Angry Young Man“Charles Carlini is probably the most tireless, creative, amazing person that I’ve met in the entertainment industry! His knowledge is endless, his integrity is flawless and his compassion and commitment to whatever he is working on shines through constantly. If you want something done with class and style, Charles is your man!”
—Robert Cutarella, Grammy Award-Winning Producer
“In a business full of promises, Carlini delivers.”
— Lenny White, drummer for Return to Forever
MEET OUR TEAM
We are a team of creative professionals working together, with you, to turn your ideas into an adventure.
KATIE RAGUSA
Katie’s strong communication skills, dedicated work ethic and knack for finding the best places for our artists to perform make her a real asset to our team. While busy earning her degree in entertainment management, Katie finds time to attend concerts of her favorite artists and reading autobiographies of fascinating people.
CHARLES CARLINI
Founder and president, Charles runs the day-to-day operations at In Touch making sure that all pistons are firing and moving with ease. His laser-focus attention to detail ensures that nothing important falls between the cracks. When not guiding the ship, he’s busy traveling, reading and enjoying his other two passions — sons Giancarlo and Paolo.
JONAH UDALL
Jonah keeps a full schedule handling several of our artists ensuring that their needs are met as only he knows how. As a booking agent, Jonah searches far and wide to find the very best opportunities for his artists to play. Outside of work, Jonah keeps busy as a composer/guitarist leading and touring with several diverse groups.