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Timeless Music from the Jazz Age and Swing Era
Biography
Glenn Crytzer is a New York City-based bandleader, guitarist, songwriter, arranger, banjoist, and vocalist, celebrated for bringing the Jazz Age and Swing Era to life with unparalleled authenticity.
"Glenn brings an atmosphere of class and liveliness to our grand spaces and makes our guests’ visits truly memorable. I’m always happy to call him when I need a band because I know that the experience will be easy for me and will delight and surprise our guests."
- Maureen Farley, Director of Hospitality & Special Events, The Plaza Hotel, NYC
Glenn’s orchestra and combos have appeared at venues across NYC including Lincoln Center, the Rainbow Room, the USS Intrepid, Symphony Space, the Django, The Plaza Hotel, The National Arts Club, the Metropolitan Club, and many more. Crytzer’s original music and covers of classics are in demand for TV and Film with more than 100 placements in productions for Disney, Marvel, Hulu, Netflix, WB, and numerous others. His original music has been performed by the Ann Arbor and Wheeling Symphony Orchestras, and in 2017 the Glenn Crytzer Orchestra was honored with the award for Best Group in New York by the NYC Jazz Awards.
“[Crytzer’s music sounds] like it could have been recorded 75 years ago. Solid and Delightful.”
- Conner Ratliff, Rolling Stone Magazine
As the son of a high school choir teacher, Crytzer's musical journey focused on rigorous classical training in voice, composition, and cello. But while studying classical composition in college, Glenn took up a hobby that changed the course of his life: dancing the Lindy Hop. His interest in the Lindy led him down the rabbit hole of exploring the music - and eventually fashion, film, and design - of the Jazz Age and Swing Era. From the beloved songs of Gershwin, Sinatra, Porter, and Ellington to the sartorial grace of Gable and Astaire, Glenn is a passionate keeper of the flame for sophisticated Art Deco style and brings the sights and sounds of America's most elegant era to every event at which he performs.
"We could not be happier or more impressed with Glenn and his band! We danced the night away and they honestly made our Gatsby wedding more fun and more magical than we could have imagined."
- Melanie Stepka and Tyler Anderson, Bride and Groom / Owners of TANDA Hospitality, Hartford
In the coming year, Glenn will begin releasing the Songbook Sessions - a series of 250 live recordings made by The Glenn Crytzer Quartet.Crytzer and his quartet are currently in residence Thursday evenings at Festival Café (1155 2nd Ave. Manhattan) and Saturdays for brunch at Peck Slip Social (36 Peck Slip, Manhattan).
Career Highlights
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Performed across the US and Canada. Highlights include:
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PACs: Lincoln Center, Patchogue Theater, Symphony Space, Shalin Liu, Sidney and Berne Davis Arts Center
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Festivals: The Redwood Coast Music Festival, Steel Stacks, NYC Winter Jazz Festival, San Diego Jazz Fest, Sun Valley Festival
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Clubs, Bars, Restaurants: The Rainbow Room, the Plaza Hotel, The Django, Zinc Bar, Winne's Jazz Club, Minton's, The Marriott Marquis, The National Arts Club, The Lambs' Club, Pegu Club, The Secret Room, Kola House, Honeybee's, Blacktail, Cliff Bell's, Zig Zag, Nighttown, and many more!
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Other: Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, The Barnes Foundation, Glen Echo Ballroom, The Century Ballroom
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More than 100 licenses of Glenn's music for TV shows, feature films, podcasts and ad campaigns. Selected highlights include:
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Disney's Christopher Robin
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Detective Pikachu
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Guillermo Del Toro Presents
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Pretty Little Liars
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Dreamland
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Riverdale
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Agent Carter
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The Valet
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The Performance
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2017 NYC Jazz Awards 'Best Group' award-winner with highest vote total in history
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Original music performed by Ann Arbor and Wheeling Symphonies
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Released 6 Full Length albums and 4 EPs, with a 250-song anthology beginning weekly releases in fall 2025.
"We contracted Glenn to provide music for our daughter’s wedding during cocktails and dinner. The music was fabulous! Everyone was so impressed and loved the fact that we could actually listen to the music and have a conversation without shouting. Glenn was so cooperative and really helped with all aspects of the evening’s music from the bridal processional/ recessional to appropriate themes during cocktails and dinner. We are still getting positive comments weeks after the wedding!"
- George Sferra
Father of the Bride, NYC
Line-Ups
"Glenn's band played at our elegant rooftop party in Manhattan and provided the perfect music. During cocktail hour, dinner & post dessert. They set a beautiful tone, and the party ended with everyone on their feet dancing. I HIGHLY recommend this band!"
- Wendy Parr
Private Event Client
New York, NY
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"Glenn Crytzer brought our event the incredible sounds and vibe of some of music's golden eras. He and the band made our events really special providing something that no DJed playlist could ever beat."
- Charlie Mirisola
Director of Workplace
Kickstarter, NYC
"Glenn Crytzer's band is a staple at our Summer Kick Off Party. Their presence and energy resonates and creates a fun & enjoyable atmosphere. Glenn and his band are simply a group of fantastic people. They will be part of our parties for years to come!"
Dr. Mark Bronsky
Owner, Bronsky Orthodontics
