Jimmy Carnelli resides in Santa Clarita and has been a freelance L.A. recording and live performance vocalist/drummer/percussionist professional since 1979. His experience covers a broad range of musical endeavors including live performing, studio recording, composition and musical direction. He also has vast experience in the sales and contracting of a wide variety of corporate and private events.

He has worked in a variety of live, recorded and televised performances with artists such as Chuck Negron, Mike Pinera, John Forgerty, Kenny Nolan, Spencer Davis, Danny Gans, Wolfman Jack, Bobby Kimbal and the Los Angeles Raiders Big Band. For the last 15 years, he has been the drummer for legendary pianist Roger Williams where he has enjoyed playing live with Roger's traditional band as well as over 40 symphonies across the United States. He is also featured on Roger's live recording of Pop Goes the Ivories released in 2000.

Jimmy Carnelli Music & Entertainment, Inc. can provide performers for any occasion or special event including soloists, any type of band combination, DJ's and specialty performers in addition to a wide range of ethnic entertainment.

Entertainment services include a professional digital studio on the premises which allows us to record and customize songs for that special occasion or person. You can have new words to an old classic song sung by a pro, or have a vocalist of your choice, like your best friend, record a special song. We can provide the pre-recorded backing tracks for your vocalist to sing with at the event. If the sheet music is provided, even an original song can be recorded and played, for an example, during your ceremony. The great thing about this option is now your vocalist can perform your special song live.

One of the advantages of Jimmy Carnelli Music and Entertainment is during the course of his career, Jimmy has had the opportunity to work with, and develop strong relationships with, the finest musicians and performers Los Angeles has to offer. All artists have a professional resume covering TV, film and studio recording and Jimmy has known and performed with many of his entertainers over the entire span of his career. He has developed lasting relationships that ensures your event is provided with quality entertainment supplied by trusted artists.