"...We can't thank you enough for the swingingest wedding ever - People are still talking about it..." "...Thank you again for being a part of my daughter's wedding celebration at the Russian Tea Room. I continue to receive compliments on the entire event and many of the comments are about the excellent band and music..." |
Joe Battaglia - Leader
A native New Yorker who was influenced by Opera and Jazz at an early age. He studied his craft with a famous teacher Dr. Charles Colin. His big brilliant sound is considered one of the best ever. Joe has performed all over the world, especialy with Frank Sinatra, Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennet and others. His New York Big Band is very successful performing at Lincoln Center, weddings, and political fundraisers, most recently for Senator Clinton, Mayor Guiliani, and Barbara Walters. The New York Big Band is currently the house band at The Rainbow Room in New York City. Joe Franklin of WOR Radio introduced his several CDs and they are heard on over 1,500 radio stations across America.