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Victor Lesser
Victor Lesser
Owner

26 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Based in New York City, Manhattan City Music provides the finest music and entertainment to make your big wedding day memorable. They are entirely focused on making your big day the perfect balance of fun and elegant. If you're looking for high-quality entertainment at an affordable price, Manhattan City Music has got you covered.

Services Offered
For over 20 years, Manhattan City Music has activated thousands of parties and high-profile events with the best professionals of the highest caliber. They specialize in the “New York sound” for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Whether you want an ultimate dance party, an elegant string quartet, a tasteful jazz band or even a custom choreographed show, Manhattan City Music will have what you're looking for. Not only do they offer live band services, but they also offer New York's finest black-tie DJ services. They are willing to travel and learn new songs.

Other Services
Manhattan City Music can also provide couples with services to capture their big day, including videography and photography. Other services they offer include:

  • DJs
  • Live Music
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Event Planning
  • Dancers
  • MCs
  • Karaoke

Contact Us: https://manhattancitymusic.com/contact-us-2023/

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FAQ

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
Disco Ball
Karaoke
MC
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
Karaoke
MC
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$300

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
Video Projection

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Still have questions?

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Reviews of Manhattan City Music

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Victor and his band from Manhattan City Music received high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional music, energy, and professionalism at various events, including weddings and parties. Reviewers highlighted Victor's ability to curate playlists, engage guests, and exceed expectations for creating a lively and unforgettable atmosphere. Victor's versatility as a DJ, saxophonist, and vocalist was appreciated, with guests commending his personalized approach and seamless coordination for events. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Victor and his talented team for any event requiring top-notch music and entertainment.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Victor and his band from Manhattan City Music received high praise from multiple reviewers for their exceptional music, energy, and professionalism at various events, including weddings and parties. Reviewers highlighted Victor's ability to curate playlists, engage guests, and exceed expectations for creating a lively and unforgettable atmosphere. Victor's versatility as a DJ, saxophonist, and vocalist was appreciated, with guests commending his personalized approach and seamless coordination for events. Overall, reviewers highly recommended Victor and his talented team for any event requiring top-notch music and entertainment.

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Sara Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous band

Excellent band- I’ve been to several parties with this band and they always bring the party to the dance floor and bring down the house. They are professional, talented, and pick all the right songs for the crowd. Real party people
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Tiffany Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Good vibes, great energy!

Such a fun band, and I don't even usually like to dance but they get me on the dance floor every time!
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Jennifer Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Manhattan City Orchestras

The band was great ! Always something different and always something that’s the same and familiar! A Variety of Entertainment features that keeps it exciting to work with them
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Mp419 Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Manhattan City Music is a Class Act

Great band! Victor and the crew performed for our annual Christmas party and they did not disappoint. Great mix of music. Would certainly recommend.
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Michael Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

get your audience up and dancing

This band knows how to make a party!  First we used them for a wedding and now use them as the special event for every corporate and social event we throw.  Victor with his sax and his incredible band know how to read a room, keep the energy up and get people moving.  HUGE success.
Victor
Victor Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Victor and band, simply magical

Victor and band were one of a kind! The energy the band brought was unmatched and surpassed our expectations for our magical night. We have guests reach out to us regularly saying how the music was so amazing and helped create a beautiful wedding reception and cocktail hour.

Victor was proactive in his communication and touched based with us on a regular basis. This was particularly useful as we hired him over 18 months out from the day. We gave him a list of songs and music genres and told him to build a playlist based on our high level recommendations. He nailed this, along with his band.

Given his familiarity with our venue, he was able to recommend the perfect ambience for each moment of the night and build out a timeline that catered to our night and the different things we wanted to include (introductions, first dance, cake cutting, etc.).

You dont realize how necessary it is to hire competent musician(s) that can do their job with little direction. This was Victor's team in spades.

He also agreed to stay an extra hour for us as our guests were having a wonderful time!

I cannot say enough positive things about Victor and the band. It brings immense joy to us thinking about that special day and the amazing music that was played.

We cannot recommend Victor enough. He should be your go to for all event music. He does it all and will produce magic that is beyond your expectations!
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Melanie Sent on 12/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Victor / MCM

Victor was a huge hit at our NYC wedding. Not only does he DJ/MC, he also plays the saxophone and sings! Would definitely recommend him for all events.
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Marla Sent on 12/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great music

We had Victor Lesser and Manhattan City Music on 11/30 this year.

They did a customized playlist with all of our requests and everyone absolutely loved the music and their style! They were very easy to work with, arrived early, had a great attitude and were incredibly talented singers and musicians.

We're looking forward to having them do more events in the future.
I’d be happy to recommend them to anybody looking to keep the quality of the music really high because as you know, it can be the most important thing
Christel
Christel Sent on 04/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The real deal! Professional, will do anything to make sure you have a good time. They will not disappoint, amazing!

We had a wonderful experience with Manhattan City Music! They were professional, willing to go above and beyond, and above all, really fun. They literally kept our party going and even had someone on sax and singing to our crowd.

They brought lights, mics, and all you need to throw a great party. They even helped us with questions to ask the venue re: other aspects of the event that they were not responsible for. Talk about feeling supported!

I highly recommend Manhattan City Music and Victor Lesser the owner, without reservation! Amazing group to work with. They are the real deal!
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Maria Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Holiday Party

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I had the pleasure of working with Victor Lesser from Manhattan City Music for The Penn Club’s holiday party, where he provided an excellent photo booth experience. Victor was professional, attentive, and a delight to work with, ensuring that everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The photobooth was a huge hit with our members, adding an interactive and memorable touch to the evening. I highly recommend Manhattan City Music for any event—they truly know how to elevate the experience!
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