Ken James Productions - The Ultimate Entertainment Company

What an amazing evening of Latin music for the United Nations Staff Benefit Party at the UN.

Ken James Productions commissioned the fabulous Orlando Marin, "The Last Mambo King" and his band to perform for over 500 guests at the United Nations on Friday evening, May 9, 2008.

A great time was had by everyone, as they danced the night away!

We had the distinction and honor of performing a the GRAND RE-OPENING of the world famous PLAZA HOTEL on Saturday evening, March 1, 2008.

It was our first black tie event with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. A spectacular evening in the Grand Ballroom of The Plaza!

Here are some of our most recent events:

July 27
The Marc-E band entertained all of the guests at the Feldman / Erazo wedding. It was a wonderful afternoon at the Fox Hollow Inn. Congratulations to Rachel & David!

July 25
Congratulations to Anna & Steven on their wedding! Carl Sands and the band performed for their family and friends, at the beautiful Jericho Terrace. A good time was had by all!

July 19
Our calypso band "Antilles" was a huge hit at the Passante family summer party. Everyone enjoyed the super Caribbean music and danced all night. YA MAN!!!

July 17
It was another fantastic evening of music for all of the Inwood Country Club members. The Mel Bliss Trio was a huge hit at the beach. This was a command performance for Mel. He is one of the club's favorite performers. Mel & the group will be performing several other shows for Inwood Country Club this summer!

July 12
Congratulations to Cathy & Erik! A fabulous time was had by all at the beautiful Seasons in Washington Township, NJ. Our band kept everyone on their feet all evening.

Motown Night! The KJ Express had the Muttontown Country Club members dancing the night away! Everyone enjoyed the Motown theme & fabulous music.

June 29
The Domash / Strobel wedding at the Milleridge Cottage was a fun afternoon with a lot of music and dancing. Congratulations to Beth & Barry!

The Marc-E Band kept everyone on the dance floor at the Feingold / Barish wedding. It was a beautiful afternoon at the Water's Edge. The world famous Bottle Dancers made a surprise appearance. Congratulations to Brooke & Jeffrey!

What a fun night at the beautiful VIP Country Club! The KJ Express brought the house down. Congratulations to the Berg & Slater families. Our bride and groom Barbara & Scott, were on the dance floor all night long.

June 25
Congratulations to the Great Neck North Seniors on their graduation! Ken James Productions provided our DJ for their Senior Event party this year.

June 23
Another FABULOUS party with Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson. Our Jazz Quintet entertained everyone at the beautiful Century Club in Purchase, NY. A special THANK YOU to Tony Muratore for bringing us back again this year!

June 21
The Swenson - Feldman wedding was a fabulous party, in downtown New York City! Congratulations to Erik & Inna.

June 15
Congratulations to Nikki & Matt Ostrower! What a FANTASTIC wedding! A great time was had by everyone. Our bride and groom jammed with The KJ Express, & danced all night long.

June 14
Congratulations to the Rodeph Shalom School 8th graders on their graduation! They had a blast at the Sequoia restaurant with our DJ and dancers. Another great graduation party at South Street Seaport in New York City!

June 12
This was our 8th year together for the ACHCA dinner dance! Another lovely evening of dinner and dancing at Leonard's of Great Neck.

June 4
Simpson Thacher Bartlett LLC - Another fantastic company picnic at the Central Park Zoo, with the world renowned Banjo Rascals! This is our tenth year in a row with them! Thank You!

June 1
A FABULOUS Bar Mitzvah was held for the Glickstein family at beautiful Flowerfields. Everyone was there from KJ, Ltd! The Big Band, our DJ & dancers, our Klesmer Trio, & another rare appearance of The Bottle Dancer. Mazel Tov!

The Bay Terrace Jewish Center's Dinner Dance was another great success. The temple members danced and enjoyed their annual fund raiser. Warmest regards go out to the members.

May 18
Mazel Tov to Alexandra Zahn! It was fun party at the Crest Hollow!!! Our DJ Troupe was a big hit and kept everyone dancing & partying!

May 17
The Banjo Rascals were welcomed back to Fortunoff for another fabulous store event!

May 10
Mazel Tov Jonni Packer! What a great party! The Packer Bat Mitzvah at Burton & Doyle Steakhouse was so much fun for everyone.

May 1

Another FABULOUS event at Fortunoff with the Banjo Rascals!! Their "Mom's Nite Out" event was a wonderful evening of music and fun.

We performed for their customers in the Westbury, Woodbridge, White Plains, Paramus Park and their new 57th street locations.

We are proud to say that this is our fourth year performing for Fortunoff and their customers.

April 16
Thank you to Pauline Mosca and staff at AXA Advisors! The awards dinner dance at the beautiful Carlyle on the Green was fabulous as always. This is our 7th year together!

April 12
Another fabulous Vaughn University Event! Thank you for bringing us back again for the 3rd year!

March 13
We would like to welcome our special new clients, Tritec Real Estate Company! Our bagpiper was a huge hit at their St. Patrick's Day company party!

March 6
Our fabulous jazz trio and sultry torch singer performed again this year for Sidley Austin's Casino Gala at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Congratulations to Lori & Steven Nurkin! What a fabulous wedding at the Westbury Manor.

March 2
We had the honor of performing for the Holocaust Memorial Center.

We would like to thank the Great Neck Chamber of Commerce, for inviting us back for their awards Dinner Dance!

Thank you to Konover Construction for bringing us back again this year for their Holiday Party on January 12!

This was our fourth year together! It was a great evening of music and dancing with KJ Express!! Everyone had a blast!

Our Jazz Trio performed for Turner Logistics Holiday Party at Bayard's (NYC) on January 5.

EVERYONE HERE AT KEN JAMES PRODUCTIONS WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND A VERY HAPPY HEALTHY 2008!

December 17
WOW! This is our 6th year with AXA Advisors! It was another terrific Holiday Party at the Carlyle on the Green! We love you Pauline!!

December 15
The Annual Oceanside Jewish Center Dinner Dance - Honoring Rabbi Mark Greenspan. Ian you're the greatest!!

December 14
A wonderful evening was had by all at the Kitano Hotel with Watson, Farley & Williams. Our great jazz trio supplied beautiful background music for their Holiday Party. Our first year together!

Another fantastic Holiday Party for A Holly Patterson Geriatric Center / Nassau Medical Center! This is our 4th year with them! Our DJ Troupe was a huge hit again at this year's party!

December 13
What a FABULOUS night at the Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson Holiday Party at Cipriani (Wall Street)!!! The KJ Express brought the house down along with our amazing DJ!! The dance floor was packed all night long!

December 8
Klein / Barnett Wedding at the Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst. What a fabulous party! Congratulations Sharon & Joel! Mom planned the greatest wedding!

Happy 50th Birthday to Larry Handler! A wonderful party at Il Mulino Restaurante (Roslyn, NY) was provided by our great DJ!

December 5
Welcome to Davidson, Maneri & Associates our new clients! We had our fabulous pianist perform for their "Client Appreciation Night" at the beautiful Woodlands! Thank you!

December 1
The Bender Family Holiday Party was a great night of music and fun. Featuring our fabulous pianist Marty.

We had the great pleasure of bringing our casino back for the Dermatique Holiday Party at the Mill River Country Club. This is our 5th year together!

November 29
Prudential - Douglas Elliman Real Estate Client Appreciation Night at the Inwood Country Club. It was a fun evening of music and magic with David Levitan and DJ Scott! We're looking forward to next year's party.

November 28
Fortunoff Grand Opening at their new 57th Street location was a true red carpet event! Our wonderful flutist was there to greet all of the guests entering the store.

November 17
A big THANK YOU to Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology! The fabulous "Bassenets" performed for them again this year!

November 14
The Banjo Rascals performed for another wonderful event for Wachtell, Lipton Rosen & Katz. Their event was at the American Folk Art Museum, Carousel Exhibit in Manhattan.

November 10 & 11

Thank you again, to Fortunoff, for inviting our CAROLERS back for their 2007 Christmas Grand Opening Event at their 4"W" stores. What a wonderful festive weekend!

November 9

!Inwood Country Club 60's & 70's night with the world famous Larry Chance & The Earls was a huge success!

They performed all of their hits and provided a wonderful nostalgic night of music. All of the members danced and enjoyed the fabulous show!

LARRY CHANCE IS STILL #1!

November 3 & 4
We had our fabulous Jazz Trios at Fortunoff's 4 "W" in store events. Their Westbury store added an extra fun surprise for their customers. Our featured Christmas Carolers provided a wonderful array of beautiful holiday music in their Christmas Department.

November 3
Mazel Tov to Bryan Wexler! This was our 3rd party together. It was a true joy to be with everyone again. Our big band and DJ Troupe proved to be a winning combo for Bryan's Bar Mitzvah. All of the guests were thrilled and had a great time, including us!

October 27
Congratulations Katherine & Yair! What a fabulous wedding! Our big band, Israel's Ricky Penn, our DJ & so much more! What a fabulous special musical evening at the lovely Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst.

October 25
Smith Barney - Client Appreciation Dinner Dance - Fox Hollow Inn. We would like to welcome Smith Barney as a special new client!

October 13
Congratulations to Erica & Jason Harris! This was one of the greatest weddings of 2007, at the beautiful Woodbury Country Club. Words cannot describe the evening's magic, and Erica sang beautifully!

October 12
Happy 30th Birthday to Beth Silverman! What a delightful evening of jazz at 841 East in Huntington. Thanks to Cornnie's Concepts in Catering.

October 8
Suzannah & Jonathan Israel's wedding at the Water's Edge was a truly beautiful evening. Congratulations!

October 7
Lauren & Alp Franko's wedding at the Woodbury Jewish Center was a fantastic night. KJ and the gang tore the house down! WOW!

October 6
Mazel Tov Adam! Our DJ and dance team, along with all of our extra entertainment provided a most memorable Bar Mitzvah for the Pollack family and friends.

September 30
Congratulations Karen & Chris! What a delight to perform for another fabulous Masri wedding!

September 29
Servoss/ Lanspa Wedding - Great Rock Country Club. Larry, Willa and the band showed their talents and all of the guests were thrilled! The Servoss family is looking to bring us to Ohio in August 2008 for another fabulous affair!

September 28
Congratulations Benedetta & John Barbaro! Our Sinatra vocalist was loved by all at Russo's on the Bay.

September 15

What an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL time had by all at the Sokolow/Mancuso wedding!

It was a fabulous night of music, dancing and fun at the beautiful Garden City Hotel! The dance floor was packed the entire night. Everyone had fun with KJ Express!

CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA AND MICHAEL!

*Thanks to Ellen Wolff Photography for the fabulous photos!

September 7
Congratulations to Carrie & Robbie! A fabulous night of dinner and dancing was had by all of their friends and family. A special Thank You to Jack Wasserman of Perfectly Marc'd.

September 6
BMH Realty - The Lighthouse - Chelsea Pier. We welcome you as a special new client!

The Inwood Country Club kept the Beach Club open past labor day just for the command performance of the Mel Bliss Quartet!! What a fun night!

September 2
Stern / Haim wedding - Smack Melon Gallery - Brooklyn. Congratulations Jessica & Ken!

September 1
Lefton / Penney wedding - Manhasset Bay Yacht Club - Manhasset. What a picturesque wedding on beautiful Manhasset Bay. The dance floor was packed all night! Congratulations Alicia & Earl!!

August 24
60's Night at the Inwood Country Club was a huge success with The Bassenetes performing for all of the members!

August 19
Congratulations to the Nicholson family on the baptism of Justin & Ashly! Only Billy and Suzanne could have such a huge, amazing party for all of their friends and family! KJ Express rocked the party and kept everyone dancing all afternoon.

August 11
Another sensational wedding for the Gelbands! What a wonderful evening had by all at the lovely Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, NJ. Congratulations Michelle & Jason!

August 10
Congratulations Lori & Dan Cook! What a fabulous wedding! Dad cried, the music was rocking, and all the guests danced the night away!

August 5
Glucksman / Rubinstein wedding at the beautiful Temple Beth Ahm in Springfield, NJ.

August 4
Powell / Williams wedding at the Jericho Terrace. Antilles started the night off for cocktails and KJ Express had everyone up dancing all night to their fabulous Motown sound. What a fun night had by all! Congratulations Marsha & Lenworth!

August 2
The Fabulous Mel Bliss Trio performed at the Inwood Beach Club for all the members!! What a wonderful night! They were asked to come back for an encore performance in September!

July 28
Goldberg / Schneyer wedding at the Thatched Cottage was a such lovely affair. Congratulations Jennifer & David!

July 22
Congratulations Lauren & David Friedfel! What a wonderful wedding at the North Ritz Club!

July 21

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OFFICE MANAGER GINA AND HER FIANCÉ VINNY ON THEIR RECENT ENGAGEMENT!

WHAT A WONDERFUL TIME WE ALL HAD AT THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY WITH ANTILLES!!!

The Compierchio family's house party was a roaring success with our terrific DJ spinning great music all night long for them.

July 19
Inwood Beach Club had Antilles perform for their annual Beach Party! It was a wonderful festive evening of music and dancing.

July 16
Proskauer Rose LLP, Corporate Reception at The United Nations - Delegates Dinning Room.

July 13
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Lawyers Reception at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers. Our terrific lite jazz trio was enjoyed by all!

July 7
Leff / Richter Wedding at Temple Avodah in Oceanside. Congratulations Danielle & Andrew!

June 30
Happy 50th Anniversary to Marjorie & Lewis Janicola in beautiful Sands Point!

June 29
Tsang / Quim Wedding at the beautiful Woodlands. Congratulations Vicky & Ray!

June 24
Pick / Engel Wedding at Temple Beth Torah in Melville. Truly one of the BEST wedding of the year! Not one person was sitting, the dance floor was packed all night!

June 19
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson annual company picnic at the Century Club in Purchase, NY with the fabulous KJ EXPRESS!!! What a fun night of dancing and MOTOWN!

June 16
Dietman / Infranca Wedding at the Hamlet in Commack. Our big band rocked the party all of the guests were absolutely wonderful! What a great party!

Happy 50th Anniversary to Rochelle & Marvin Lipkowitz!! What a wonderful evening of music and dancing at the Nassau County Museum of Art.

Mazel Tov to Liana Magaliff on her Bat Mitzvah at the lovely Ridgefield Community Center. Our DJ / MC team was a big hit!

June 14
ACHCA Dinner Dance at Leonard's. Our 7th year together!

June 9
The Annual Temple Avodah Dinner Dance - Honoring Rabbi Uri Goren.

Cella / Largey Wedding at Glen Cove Mansion. Congratulations and much happiness Maria & Jeff! What a sensational party! The dance floor was packed all night long!!

June 7
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe - Company Party at the Central Park Zoo with the Banjo Rascals!

June 6
Simpson Thacher Bartlett LLC - Company Party at the Central Park Zoo with the fabulous Banjo Rascals!

June 3
Happy 95th Birthday to Sammy Webber's Mom!! What a great party at the Melville Marriott.

June 2
Funk / Fields wedding at Water's Edge. We brought in the "FUNK"! Congratulations Franci & Kevin!!

Felder / Nash wedding at Grand Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, NY. What a wonderful evening of music and dancing! Congratulations Aaron & Michelle!

Oceanside Jewish Center Dinner Dance. Our 5th Year!!

Look who showed up at the Engineer's Club for David Stein's Bar Mitzvah , May 5th!

THE WORLD FAMOUS BOTTLE DANCERS , RODNEY DANGERFIELD, MARILYN MONROE and sooo many more fabulous entertainers!!

What a great night of music and fun! Mazel Tov!

Here are some of our MOST RECENT events:

April 14
We had the pleasure of performing for Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology again this year!

April 27
50's Night was a HUGE success at Inwood County Club! Ken James Productions was able to have Shirley Alston Reeves "original singer of the Shirelles" perform for all of their guests. What a great night!

April 29
Drachman / Dicker wedding at the lovely Rainbow Room, NYC.

May 6
Temple Israel (Lawrence) Dinner Dance. It was the Grand Opening of their new ballroom!!

May 10
Fortunoff - "Mom's Night Out" Mother's Day event. Another fabulous Fortunoff night!

May 12
Temple Israel, Great Neck Dinner Dance. OUR FOURTH YEAR TOGETHER!

May 20
Bay Terrace Dinner Dance - a big Thank You to the Weitz family! What a wonderful evening.

May 26
Fortney/Hutcheson wedding at the lovely Water's Edge. Congratulations Melissa & Eric!

May 27
Davidson/Shapiro wedding at Temple Israel (Lawrence). What a great night!! Congratulations Tamar & Josh!!!

May 29
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson, LLP cocktail reception - The Museum Club at Bridgewaters (NYC).

THANKS TO OUR OLD FRIENDS "THE FRIEDMANS". WE HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL TIME AT YOUR EARLY VALENTINE'S DAY SING-A-LONG PARTY!

We would like to thank the Great Neck Chamber of Commerce for inviting us back for their awards dinner in January this year. We were delighted to be able to perform for you!

Ken James Productions had the pleasure of performing for Konover Construction's Holiday party in Jamuary! This was our third year performing for them. It was a wonderful evening of music and dancing!

EVERYONE HERE AT KEN JAMES PRODUCTIONS WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND A VERY HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR!

We would like to thank Fortunoff for inviting us back to perform for their "Treasures of Italy" event this year!

It was a special week of beautiful Italian melodies, and delicious tastes of Italian food and wine.

It was a truly a wonderful celebration of all that Italy has to offer!

Ken James Productions had the pleasure of performing for some fabulous holiday parties this year!

ESTEE LAUDER
LANE REALTY (JERICHO, NY)
A HOLLY PATTERSON GERIATRIC CENTER

Here are some of our most recent events:

November 11
Anti-Defamation League's Gala Dinner Dance at the Grand Hyatt in NYC

November 16
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz Cocktail Reception at the American Folk Art Museum

November 18
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, Alumni Event

Asch / Blatt Wedding at the Glen Head Country Club, Glen Head, NY

Kamens / Holland Wedding at Temple Israel in Great Neck, NY

November 28
Fortunoff private event at The Columbus Club in NYC

THE BANJO RASCALS Perform at the Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center!

Ken James Productions presented a delightful performance by The Banjo Rascals for the law firm of Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP. It was a wonderful evening of New Orleans Jazz at Lincoln Center.