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About Park Avenue Orchestra

Elevate your event with The Park Avenue Orchestra, Chicagoland’s premier entertainment group, renowned for its luxurious sound and captivating stage presence. Whether you choose an intimate seven-piece band or a show-stopping twelve-piece orchestra, we deliver the perfect soundtrack for weddings, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, galas, and festivals.

We believe every occasion deserves a personal touch, so our performance will always be customized to your liking. Our versatile repertoire spans timeless classics from legends like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley to contemporary hits by The Killers and Taylor Swift, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

But our commitment goes beyond music; we curate an unforgettable atmosphere from start to finish. Your guests will be enveloped in elegance from the moment they arrive, enjoying a sophisticated ambiance during dinner and an exhilarating vibe that keeps the dance floor alive all night long. Experience the artistry and sophistication of the Park Avenue Orchestra, where every note resonates with style.

With over 35 years of positive reviews, The Park Avenue Orchestra is the trusted choice for the celebration of a lifetime.

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In loving Memory of Hank Paul

JULY 04, 1955 - DECEMBER 17, 2023

For over 35 years, Hank Paul was the founder, band leader, and guitar player for The Park Avenue Orchestra. Hank was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois; studying music in school and finding his love of playing guitar to best express his musical talent.

Hank performed for over 1700 engagements in the greater Chicagoland area and beyond, bringing joy and excitement to every event. His musical expertise, professionalism, and personal attention to detail made each performance a complete success. He was a great friend to many, a consummate family man, a mentor, and one who will not be forgotten. The Park Avenue Orchestra continues in his memory.

Park Avenue Orchestra was absolutely wonderful to work with. They were ready and prepared for our wedding reception, and the days leading up to the event were full of great communication from their band leader. I cannot recommend this band enough! Their lead singers are amazing and Rickey Rainbow has great energy and passion! If there are any other people out there who enjoy playing music, inquire about coming up to play a song with the band!! I was on the drums and the bride was on the cowbell - it was an unbelievable experience that made the night. Once again, thank you to Park Avenue Orchestra for this outstanding showing!!

Travis and Lissa
We can't thank Park Avenue Orchestra enough for the extraordinary performance they gave at our wedding! From the outstanding service and help planning before the big day to the great Emceeing and the high-energy, wide-variety of music during the reception, Park Avenue is the perfect choice for any wedding. They knew exactly how to keep our guests entertained and dancing all night long - exactly what we asked them to do! We would recommend them to anyone and everyone who asks us. Thanks for your part in making our special day even more special!

Ashley and Randy
Everyone at the reception LOVED the band! We heard raves about them for the next few days. They are very easy to work with - everyone in our wedding party hit it off great with them. Not only was the music excellent but they did a great job acting as emcees of the entire production - introductions, first dance, etc. Our friends/relatives came from all over the country for this wedding - east coast, west coast, Chicago, Milwaukee and all of them stayed on the dance floor the entire evening. If you want something special - hire the Park Avenue Orchestra.

Patrick
The Park Avenue Orchestra was awesome! The band leader knows how to assess a crowd to determine what type of music would be well received by the attendees. As the crowd changes, from older to younger....or younger to older, the music changes too. Everyone raved about their talent and we have booked them again for next year’s Christmas Party!

Lisa
They were terrific to work with from the beginning to end. It was so easy and stress-free, our keyboardist showed up early and played beautifully. Everyone enjoyed the music during our reception hour.

Brie
As mother of the bride you want your daughter‘s wedding to be most memorable and perfect in every way. From the first meeting with the band to the last dance of the evening Park Avenue Orchestra truly delivered!

Joann
The Park Avenue Orchestra was great! They let us use an amp and mic to do our ceremony, they had it all set up for us when we arrived. The band made sure the night went smoothly from the intros to the dancing. Great band and I would recommend them.

Mike