
About Mary Crescenzo and Paul Mesches
from the Mary Crescenzo Band
914 737 3377; mcrescenzo@verizon.net
Vocalist Mary Crescenzo & guitar and Musical Director Paul Mesches are the core
of the band. As a duo, these main members present an intimate celebration of
The American Song Book, from Jazz and big band standards to contemporary tunes with a Jazzy twist. The two have performed as a duo and with the band
in New York City and
in Westchester clubs and restaurants including The Winery, The BeanRunner Café, Kathleen’s Tearoom, Nellie’s Café, Christina’s, Traditions, etc., and
at corporate, private and civic events.
The full band has provided musical entertainment at galas for:
The Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Masquerade Gala,
Support Connection; UNICO (National Italian American organization),
Lakeland Educational Foundation, Peekskill Museum, just to name a few…
Mary has performed in off-Broadway productions, in her cabaret show,
and on regional stages in the Southwest.
With over 30 years in the music business, Paul has composed, arranged and performed for musical theater, commercials, film, TV, and at clubs. He is also the Band Director at Lakeland High School, NY.
Musicians who have graced the stage with us are Jeff Tillman,
Carl Viggiani, Cary Brown, Joe Stelluti, Lou Stelluti, Gordon Russell, Neil Alexander, Al Labriola, Steve La Mattina, among others
highly regarded in the field of music.
The Mary Crescenzo Band is a member of
the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce
through The Peekskill Playhouse/Mary Crescenzo Productions.