OUR STORY

MARI ENTERTAINMENT NY (formerly known as NYC Swing) is one of the leading companies in world class entertainment on the East Coast, specializing in the full range of dance music through all eras. With 40+ years of providing unparalleled service under the fearless leadership of the late, great creator of New York City Swing; master trumpeter, Dore DeQuattro, Mari Entertainment continues to provide the same level of excellence and remains one of the most sought after, premier wedding & events companies in the industry. We are the preferred vendor of some of the top catering halls in the tri-state area. Our unparalleled versatility, skill and world class musicians make us the Gold-Standard in LIVE entertainment. 

Under New York City Swing, we have performed for such notable clients as: 

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Michael Eisner • Oprah Winfrey • Ted Turner •

Presidential Inaugural events for George Bush and Bill Clinton

Some of our wedding clients include:

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NYC governor David Paterson • Jamie-Lynn Sigler • Sumner Redstone • David Koch,

The children of Rupert Murdoch • Bruce Beck • Gerald Levin

We’ve performed annually at the Heisman Trophy Award Dinners, honoring the recipient and some of the NFL’s greatest present and retired star players since 2002. 

Mari Entertainment is home to a group of world class, versatile musicians that have collectively worked with musical, cultural, and theatrical icons in nearly every genre.  Here’s a short list of some of our favorites:

Aretha Franklin • Stevie Wonder • Mary J. Blige • Brian May • Joe Scarborough •

Darlene Love • Missy Elliot • JODECI • Dionne Warwick • 

Sting • Lynyrd Skynyrd • Boston • Aerosmith • Garth Brooks • Bon Jovi •

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra • Numerous Broadway Shows • 

Howard Stern & Pig Vomit • Tevin Campbell • Natalie Cole • Patti LaBelle •

Kool & The Gang • Christina Aguilera • Bob Newhart