Paul Shapiro Music

Congratulations on your engagement! Paul Shapiro Music is not a wedding company with ten different bands to choose from. Its just me, Paul Shapiro, and I work hand in hand with you to customize the music to fit the style and the spirit of your party. We do a great job- from helping you craft a perfect ceremony, providing fun cocktail hour music, and of course a rockin’ band for your reception! I play saxophone, flute and clarinet, and have recorded with Jay-Z, Lou Reed, David Byrne, Queen Latifah, Rufus Wainwright, Brooklyn Funk Essentials and even Michael Jackson! I've recorded four albums as a leader for John Zorn’s Tzadik Records.

We start with great swing, Latin and romantic music to get people in the mood. As the party heats up we get into funk, rock, soul and contemporary. Jewish music is one of our specialties, playing simcha music for dancing, klezmer, and Middle Eastern. We also play other ethnic music, as well as classical for ceremonies. I take great care to make sure your first dance and parent's dance is performed well. Sometimes the best song of the night is one that wasn’t planned for. That's why it's great to have a bandleader that can make on-the-spot decisions that take the party to the next level. I always find the sweet spot to get everyone dancing!