Founded over two decades ago on New York’s Upper West Side, Manhattan City Music has become the gold standard for customized music experiences at weddings, galas, and corporate events. 

With deep ties to New York City’s vibrant music scene, the company was founded by third-generation Manhattanite Victor Lesser, whose vision was to reimagine event entertainment with the same sophistication, creativity, and soul that defines the city that he calls home.

When an event calls for the ultimate dance/party band, an elegant string quartet, a tasteful New York Jazz group, a Black Tie DJ, a custom choreographed show, videography, photography, up lighting, A/V services, a social media photo booth/kiosk or other specialized entertainment and services, Manhattan City Music has been there for many of New York’s top corporate and social events.

MCM bands have packed the dance floors for many Fortune 500 Companies and fundraisers as well as playing personally for Oprah, David Letterman, Hugh Jackman, Martha Stewart, Daniel Craig, Hillary Clinton, Mayor Bloomberg, Sting, Jonah Hill, Robert De Niro and many more.

MCM has also been voted Best New York-based music company by the  prestigious event website theknot.com for fifteen years in a row.

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Manhattan City Music information

Whether you’re planning a corporate event, private party, wedding reception, Bar/Bat Mitzvah or some other uniquely special occasion, Manhattan City Music provides the absolute highest level of quality, taste and reliability to make your event unforgettable, elegant and fun.

We specialize in the “New York sound” and in creating an elegant, upbeat, beautiful presentation. We are proud to have been selected by some of the most successful New York event coordinators and venues for their own events.

Our company is comprised of the best, full-time, experienced New York professionals of the highest caliber. A varied selection of music can be played for dancing and listening – Swing, Sinatra, Motown, Classic Rock & R&B, 70′s Disco, Club Music, Big Band, Ballroom Dances, Jazz, Classical, Latin, Ethnic, Contemporary and any other requests.

We specialize in providing great music that is right for any event. We look forward to helping create a great party!
MCM can offer an intimate combo, a DJ or our famous party/dance bands and orchestras. We also provide dancers, entertainers, video and photo services and a full range of event services.

Manhattan City Music provides an elegant, tasteful and fun presentation of danceable popular music based on your needs and taste. Great entertainment, beautiful presentation and incredible musicianship set the tone to help create a successful event.
Manhattan City Orchestras have toured European countries, Japan, and the Caribbean singing and playing our own brand of soulful American music. We have been featured at events all around the metropolitan area and all over the world. We have also been featured with many famous artists in the U.S. such as The Luther Vandross Band, Ben E. King, the “house” band on the David Letterman TV show and many others.
Experienced, professional personalized service….We keep the dance floor packed all night….Call us for a video/CD presentation in our Midtown office or your home/office. Our job is to help you create a great party.