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Farewell to a Jazz Master: Wayne Shorter’s Impact on Music
Wayne Shorter, the legendary saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, passed away on March 2, 2022, at the age of 89. His impact on jazz music is immeasurable, and his legacy will continue to inspire musicians and fans for generations to come. Shorter was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1933. He began playing the saxophone at ...
Overcoming Adversity: A Rare Glimpse into the World of a Musical Maestro
The internet is buzzing with excitement over Rick Beato’s recent interview with the legendary pianist Keith Jarrett. This musical maestro has captured the hearts of audiences around the world with his unique style and unparalleled talent. But what makes this interview even more remarkable is that Jarrett suffered a stroke several years ago, which left ...
Why Keith Jarrett Matters: A Tribute to Jazz’s Great Innovator
Keith Jarrett is a legendary jazz pianist who has been performing for over five decades. He has won numerous awards, including the Polar Music Prize, and has released over 80 albums, many of which have become classics. Jarrett’s unique style and innovative approach to jazz piano have made him one of the most important and ...
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.
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“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!”
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“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.”
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“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!”
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“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.