5.0
Praised by couples for:
Unique party atmosphere
Music selection
DJ quality
NY's Gold Standard for DJ AND LIVE Music
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It was an honor to have Victor playing for us on our 60th wedding anniversary Anniversary Cruise. He is an easy person to work with and a fabulous musician! Our ship had two decks and Victor adroitly moved up and down, supplying the very types of songs we wanted. It made the whole ride, more festive, especially on the rocking seas. I highly recommend Victor to you as a reliable entertainer who provided a beautiful addition to our celebration.
Ira Bindman
Ira B.
5.0
We hired Victor from Manhattan City Music for a corporate dinner event, and he was amazing! Everyone loved him. He is very professional, reliable, and offers excellent services. We would definitely recommend him!
Maria Fernanda R.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (15X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Your wedding deserves entertainment that is as memorable as the celebration itself. Located in New York, Manhattan City Music provides a complete range of premium wedding entertainment services, including award-winning DJs, live musicians and bands, elegant lighting design, and interactive photo booths.
From your first consultation through your final dance, our experienced, fully insured team works closely with you to ensure a seamless and stress-free planning experience. We take the time to understand your vision, preferences, and priorities, then help guide every entertainment detail to create a celebration that feels uniquely yours.
Before your wedding, we'll meet with you personally—either in person or via video conference—to review your timeline, music selections, special moments, and event logistics. On the day of your celebration, our team arrives early to ensure every aspect of the sound, lighting, and production is perfectly prepared.
With decades of experience entertaining at New York's most prestigious weddings and events, we understand how important flawless execution is. Our focus is always on creating an elegant, fun, and energetic atmosphere while keeping the spotlight exactly where it belongs—on you and your guests.
Share your vision, your favorite music, and your must-have moments, and we'll take care of the rest while you enjoy every second of your celebration.
Services Include:
• Personalized online wedding planning portal
• Customized playlists and "Do Not Play" lists
• Professional wireless audio systems for ceremonies and cocktail hours
• Wireless microphones for officiants, vows, and toasts
• Elegant dance floor lighting
• Wireless uplighting and room enhancement lighting
• Luxury photo booth experiences
• Video projection and slideshow presentation systems
• DJ, live musicians, Band, and DJ/live hybrid entertainment options
Details
Equipment
Audio/Visual Equipment
Sound Equipment
Music Genres
African
Arabic
Bluegrass
Bollywood
Caribbean
Celtic
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Flamenco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Indian
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Mariachi
Persian
Polka
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
15-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+12 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Meet the team
VICTOR LESSER
President
Native New Yorker Victor Lesser is a rare triple threat, as a professional DJ/MC, saxophonist, and vocalist.
What truly makes my approach different is that I’m not simply a DJ who occasionally plays saxophone, or a musician who also DJs. Performing at a high level as a DJ, saxophonist, and vocalist — all in one seamless experience — is something extremely rare in the event world.
Most importantly, weddings are never about me — they are about you. My role is to help create the perfect atmosphere and make you the stars of the evening. The amount of live saxophone and vocals incorporated is entirely customizable based on your vision, whether you want subtle elegant touches throughout the night or more featured live performance moments woven into the celebration.
Reviews
5.0
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Manhattan City Music (Victor) is repeatedly praised as professional, talented, and energetic. Reviewers say he and his band/DJ/MC get everyone dancing with live vocals and sax, tailoring playlists and timelines to the event. They’re reliable, adaptable to venues/weather, and highly recommended.Ira B
5.0
6/27/2026
It was an honor to have Victor playing for us on our 60th wedding anniversary Anniversary Cruise. He is an easy person to work with and a fabulous musician! Our ship had two decks ...
and Victor adroitly moved up and down, supplying the very types of songs we wanted. It made the whole ride, more festive, especially on the rocking seas. I highly recommend Victor to you as a reliable entertainer who provided a beautiful addition to our celebration.
Ira Bindman
Maria Fernanda R
5.0
1/09/2026
We hired Victor from Manhattan City Music for a corporate dinner event, and he was amazing! Everyone loved him. He is very professional, reliable, and offers excellent services. We...
would definitely recommend him!
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Christina W
5.0
1/01/2026
Manhattan City Music is the best! I have been to 3-4 parties now (birthdays, graduation, NYE) where they have played and each time they knock it out of the park. They get everyone ...
on the dance floor and create such a great vibe. They are really top notch and such lovely people as well. I highly recommend them for your next party!
Sara C
5.0
1/01/2026
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 a...
ll the right songs for the crowd. Real party people!
Veronica A
5.0
12/30/2025
Working with Manhattan City Music was great! They were so easy to work with, and Victor was incredible during our reception. We got rave reviews from our board members about his pe...
rformance. Will definitely work with them again!
Paul D
5.0
12/30/2025
Victor Lesser was a joy to work with at our wedding on June 8th. He not only had a great music selection but he plays piano and sings like a pro. You can’t go wrong with him
michael M
5.0
12/30/2025
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 Q
5.0
12/29/2025
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!
Melanie M
5.0
12/26/2025
Victor was a huge hit at our wedding. Not only does he MC/DJ, he also sings and plays TJ saxophone! All of our guest loved Victor and Manhattan city music. We also used his up ligh...
ting package and photobooth!
Marla J
5.0
12/23/2025
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 their the music and the...
ir 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.
soo K
5.0
7/26/2025
Manhattan City Music performed at my husband's birthday party on a yacht, and they were absolutely fantastic. Despite inclement weather, they accommodated our needs seamlessly and ...
without a hitch. We had a spectacular time dancing to age-appropriate music that everyone enjoyed. I look forward to working with them again for our next event!
Katelynn B
5.0
12/31/2024
We absolutely loved Victor Lesser’s Manhattan City Music! He was able to captivate an audience, the music was great, and everything went seamlessly from start to finish. Victor kno...
ws how to work a room! You’ll be remiss if you don’t book him and his company for your wedding!
Liam C
5.0
12/26/2024
Victor was great to work with and provided a fun atmosphere to our wedding reception. He worked with our budget and helped with our reception timeline. We loved the addition of his...
singing and saxophone-playing, which added a unique touch!
Mara G
5.0
11/21/2024
Victor was incredible. So talented and thoughtful--- he made the wedding spectacular.
Jaime B
5.0
11/16/2024
Victor and his team of incredibly talented musicians were so perfect at our wedding! Victor was so easy to communicate and work with, he really took the time and effort in curating...
a beautiful set list for our ceremony; we requested some pretty unique and eclectic song choices but he was enthusiastic about each, really delivered and made our day so special and memorable for everyone. If you’re looking for an elegant, bespoke experience with wonderful and inspired musicians, look no further! They will have your guests on their feet all night with their contagious enthusiasm and unbeatable talent!
Elizabeth W
5.0
9/23/2024
Victor was the best DJ we could’ve asked for. He was so kind and fun. I was nervous about hiring a DJ, and he put me right at ease. He played music that got everyone from our paren...
ts and aunts and uncles to our 20-something friends dancing. And he worked with us on our budget. Seriously, I can’t recommend him enough! We got so many compliments about the music.
Carlos G
5.0
4/25/2024
Victor from Manhattan City Music was an incredible DJ and MC for our wedding! A great DJ is key for a great wedding, and we are so fortunate to have chosen Victor! He brought so ...
much energy and brought our crowd to life. He played all the right music, brought out his saxophone, and even sang wonderfully! Victor played a mix of great classic Sinatra-esque music, Motown oldies, and modern day hits for the dance floor. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND MANHATTAN CITY MUSIC!
Charlie F
5.0
3/04/2024
What an amazing band! Thoughtful professionals through and through, and incredible artists!
Anna K
5.0
2/16/2024
Excellent DJ and MC! They even kept the boys on the dance floor.
Jeff G
5.0
1/01/2024
Manhattan City Music and Victor did a wonderful job 3with our wedding. I've never attended a wedding where so many people stayed on the dance floor. Between Victor's Sax playing an...
d singing this was all tremendous value.
Marielle N
5.0
12/31/2023
The band was fantastic. They knew exactly how to control the energy of the night. They were so engaging with the audience and had everyone dancing. If you are looking for top tier,...
high quality this is your band. They are phenomenal. They went above and beyond of the vision we were looking for.
Linda M
5.0
12/31/2023
Manhattan City Music did a fantastic job at my wedding. I would highly recommend them.
Kim G
5.0
12/30/2023
The most beautiful wedding ever! Victor was wonderful and added so much to make the reception unique and personal for the bride and groom!
Alex G
5.0
12/30/2023
Victor was the best DJ we could have asked for. He brought the perfect New York City energy, even playing a saxophone and singing Frank Sinatra on request. His voice is tremendous,...
and it added an extra special touch to everyone who travelled into NYC for our wedding. If you're having an event in New York you can't find a more professional, fun, and nice DJ than Victor.
Katelyn T
5.0
12/30/2023
Victor Lesser from Manhattan City Music was nothing less than incredible! He was highly recommended by our venue (3 West Club). After our first meeting with him, we knew he was the...
right choice for our wedding and he did not disappoint! Our family can be timid and shy on the dance floor, but Victor managed to have every single guest out of their seat and on the dance floor the entire night. His music selection was fun and varied and always kept everyone entertained and never had a lull period. He also surprised everyone when he got on the dance floor and showcased his amazing saxophone skills and hyped up the party. Victor is a jack of all trades and also has an amazing voice. On top of being a fun and entertaining DJ, incredible and exciting sax player, he also has an amazing voice. He really set the tone of our wedding and started off with a beautiful Frank Sinatra song sung by him right on the dance floor. He was so amazing that people couldn't believe that he was singing live and was not a recording! At the end of the night, every guest came up to us just to tell us how amazing Victor was. He really helped make the wedding what it was and it was nothing less than perfect and so much fun.
Kristen T
5.0
12/30/2023
Incredibly talented and engaging! Really made the wedding.
Joe C
5.0
12/29/2023
Great entrainment!
Marie G
5.0
12/22/2023
Manhattan Music did a fabulous job at my daughter's engagement party and then again at my son's engagement party. I look forward to the next event!
Denise M
5.0
12/20/2023
Victor's professional and fun personality and his talent helped make my mom's 85th birthday celebration extra special!
Emily M. B
5.0
12/15/2023
Victor and Manhattan City Music were fantastic at our opening day parade at Toy Fair. They were first in line bringing high energy to our costume character parade- just what we wer...
e looking for! The musicians are very talented, outgoing, and added to the fun experience. Victor was a pleasure to work with. His clear communication and extensive experience from start to finish assured us we made a great choice in booking them. Many thanks to Victor and MCM!
Janet C
5.0
12/15/2023
Victor lessor music is the absolute best in every way. Music with heart and soul !!
Emily S
5.0
12/14/2023
We worked with Victor for an annual yacht party with throw for clients on the Hudson, and couldn't have been happier with their service, go with the flow attitude, and of course.. ...
their performance! Wind picked up and we had to quickly move the group inside, but there was no stress. They made the transition with ease and continued a great show. This is typically a low key, social event but Manhattan City Music had the group dancing and having a great time. Would absolutely work with them again.
Marian T
5.0
12/04/2023
Manhattan City Music and the absolutely incredible musicians who are part of the band truly made our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding magical. Not a single person remained seated....
We received so many rave reviews from our guests- all of whom singled out the band as the best they’d ever heard. Not only were they remarkable performers, they were also the most engaging and entertaining group of individuals. Each took special pride in tailoring their music to our specific audience. We loved the musical experience MCM provided and are confident that anyone lucky enough to have them perform at their event will be absolutely blown away!
Dana D
5.0
12/03/2023
Victor was one of the best vendors we worked with for our intimate 55-person wedding in Brooklyn. Not only did he help us with our day-of schedule and track time to keep the night ...
moving forward, but he fully captured everything we envisioned for the music of our special night. From the oldies played during cocktail hour, to his personal performance of The Way You Look Tonight after our first dance, to his infamous sax solos during our 90's dance party (yes, he knows the sax solo in Tina Turner's The Best) - I can confidently say no other DJ could have understood my me and my husband more. His announcements were tasteful and low key, and above all, his kind spirit and sense of humor made us feel comfortable throughout the entire wedding planning process.
Arianne W
5.0
11/20/2023
Victor and his wonderful band single-handedly CREATED the essence of the "live-new-york-quintessential-sound" for our wedding. When you think of NYC there is no other feeling than ...
the vibe this great band brings you. We put on a bit of a show for our guests, replete with a script, music cues, complicating timing, band interaction etc. Not only did Victor spend hours with us on the phone or going to a location scout with us to rehearse, he added his own ideas, flare and made the whole performance that much better. Our guest keep texting us telling us how much fun they had dancing to the eclictic mix of songs MCM had, and how it truly felt like a "New York Minute" dancing and listing to that indelible sax sound. We are already dreaming up new events we can throw just to have an excuse to welcome MCM back. Cannot recommend more. Truly grateful for Victor and MCM!
Lara G
5.0
11/14/2023
Victor Lesser and MCM made our special day all the more special. We are grateful that we had them- from the ease of communication to the planning and their execution.
The incre...
dible musicians for the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour brought an unassuming elegance that we were looking for us. Then, the reception was exactly what we dreamed. The band’s music and vibe was simply fabulous. The had everyone dancing- old and young. MCM brought the celebration to our night. Our friends are still raving about how much fun they had.
Lauren R
5.0
12/24/2022
My husband and I really wanted to book talent that would be able to play anything from today's hits to soul to country to reggae and the lists goes on... On our wedding day, Victo...
r and his musicians delivered that and so much more! From the start, Victor was wonderful to work with. He listened to our wishes and helped to make suggestions that would perfectly capture the love we wanted to share during our ceremony and the celebratory excitement of our reception. We also needed a group that could perform traditional Jewish tunes. MCM even learned two songs for our first dance and seamlessly blended them together, creating an unforgettable moment for all of our guests. Whether the moment called for upbeat dance tunes or light music, MCM delivered. Our guests had a fantastic time and are still kvelling over the the talent!
Jessica K
5.0
12/24/2022
The best decision you make for your wedding will be hiring them. We were on the dance floor the entire night. People didn't even want to sit down for water, because every time they...
went to sit another song was played that they wanted to sing and dance along to. Every generation of guest loved the music too, from people in their 20s to 80s they were on the dance floor. HIRE THEM. Six months later and people are still telling me how great the band was.
Julia O
5.0
12/23/2022
Victor and Manhattan City Music are the best DJ and band I have ever worked with! They were able to get a very diverse and reluctant crowd ON THE DANCE FLOOR moving and grooving al...
l night long! Everyone had a total blast and was raving about their work, even the people you wouldn't expect. You absolutely can't go wrong hiring them to make your wedding joyful and lively and fun.
Also, our event was in the middle of a huge rainstorm. Vendors were canceling and late left and right, but they were on time and perfect professionals. We didn't have to worry about a thing. Could not recommend them more highly!
John M
5.0
12/22/2022
Victor’s team at Manhattan City Music was excellent! They did a great job providing a band and DJ for our wedding, and they really got people dancing and created a celebratory atmo...
sphere. They were also very accommodating in arranging the types of music we wanted, which was especially important because we had a multi-generational crowd so we needed music that a variety of folks could enjoy. Overall, I highly recommend them.
rachel d
5.0
12/20/2022
We did the DJ Band combo. Did a great job and had everyone dancing the whole night
Aravind M
5.0
12/19/2022
VL and MCM made our wedding a spectacular event to remember. VL was easy to work with and communicative, we had a few unique song requests and he was very accommodating. The band p...
layed a wide range of music that included all of our diverse requests! More importantly, the energy and performance quality was amazing. The band was engaged with the crowd throughout and several guests remarked they had never seen a better wedding band. We couldn’t agree more! The highlight had to be Victor doing the limbo while playing the sax! 100% recommend VL and MCM
Ronald S
5.0
12/17/2022
Manhattan City Music performed at our annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) event on Friday, 28 October 2022. The event was a tremendous success and guests were totally satisfied...
with the music and band members.
Jamie B
5.0
12/17/2022
Hired Manhattan City Music for our wedding in CT, April 2022. Victor was nothing short of amazing and helpful throughout the planning process (met in person and discussed our music...
selection, etc). They really came through on our wedding day, as our guests are still raving about the band till this day! He kept everyone on the dance floor throughout the night, played the best music, and most importantly, they interacted with the guests- Victor played the sax in the middle of the dance floor, which made it that much better! Great band, highly recommended.
Tammy B
5.0
12/14/2022
Victor was a dream to work with! All of the planning before our event and then they day off - it was perfection! And so much fun!
Jared S
5.0
12/12/2022
Manhattan City music made our night so special. Great music and great personalities. There were some audio issues during all of the speeches with the microphones they provided.
W...
ould absolutely hire them again and recommend to any close friend or family for their big day.
Ben W
5.0
12/12/2022
MCM was incredible! Victor was great to work with and really tailored the playlist to our tastes. We had several guests mention how great the music was - especially the Sinatra and...
Motown numbers! MCM has a great, classic sound and knew our venue (the Prospect Park Boathouse) inside and out.
Truly a professional, high-quality, and fun group to work with. Can't recommend them enough!
Cindy T
5.0
12/12/2022
Victor Lessor was the most amazing professional that we worked with in planning our special day! We were immediately put at ease that no matter what we decided he would make it ama...
zing. We had a somewhat unconventional venue and with that in mind he reached out to the venue directly and made so many special arrangements so that nothing was missed.
The music was amazing and while we offered some suggestions, Manhattan City Music took the lead and there wasn't a beat missed - AMAZING and if you are reading this, we suggest you call ASAP, you will not be sorry!!
Elaine B
5.0
12/04/2022
Oh my gosh we loved them! Our guests had a blast at our wedding with Victor and his band and having an amazing band enhanced the evening so much. Victor was incredibly pleasant and...
organized to work with leading up to the event. He went above and beyond to learn about what traditions were important to my family and did an amazing Tarantella at our wedding. I hope we get to see them perform again one day, thank you Victor and team!
Rachel C
5.0
6/03/2022
Victor and his band were phenomenal!!! They learned really special songs for me and my husband, and the whole night had such hire energy! Guests were blown away by the singers - th...
ey thought they were recorded tracks the whole time!! I completely recommend Victor! A+!!!!!
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