Very friendly, professional team. Our daughter had a fantastic grad party. Thank you to Howard and his team!

Lisa Martin was our main contact person in preparation for our Mom's birthday party on 06/13/2026. She was consistently easy to reach, responded quickly to all inquiries, and provided a quote in a very timely manner. Throughout the planning process, she was a positive and pleasant person to work with, which made coordination smooth and stress-free leading up to the event. Our DJ for the evening, DJ Freddy, truly elevated the celebration. He took the time to call us about two weeks before the event to get to know our family and understand our vision for our Mom's birthday, which we greatly appreciated. As a Filipino family, it was especially meaningful that he incorporated Filipino artists into the playlist, which was a thoughtful and personalized surprise. He also went above and beyond in accommodating our special requests--he secured the instrumental version I needed for a song I performed during our parents' first dance, and he prepared all the line-dancing music, artists, and songs we had requested ahead of time. By reviewing our run of show and special requests in advance, he helped make the entire evening seamless. He was friendly, approachable, and highly attentive throughout the event, and we would gladly work with him again in the future. He also checked in with me frequently throughout the night to get a feel for what our guests might enjoy next and to ensure our timeline of events was running smoothly. In addition to that, he served as our emcee for the evening, which helped take away any added stress from us and allowed us to fully enjoy the celebration. We'd highly recommend A-Z Entertainment and DJ Freddy for your next special event! read more

A-Z Entertainment once again far exceeded our expectations! Howard and his incredible team continue to raise the bar with every collaboration. Their professionalism is top notch, their kindness genuine, and their respect for each client's unique vision always leads the way. They listen, adapt, and bring ideas to life!. Every detail of their work reflects excellence, creativity, and a true commitment to helping us make each event - a "Special Event" Jerry Carlson read more

Hello Howard, Your business name says it all .... Exceptional entertainment ! Thank you much. Everyone had fun. They all mentioned and asked "who's the DJ, he's so good? I loved him". I would like to thank u again and again. I will forever be grateful for this memorable night. DJ Top Dawg is great.He knows what music to play and knows how to encouraged guests to dance. The dance floor is too small for the guests to dance. Everyone enjoying every song. He is just worth the pay. Thank you Top Dawg! Ana read more

This team rocks. Always bringing so much energy. Howie is the most organized and aware leader and Ray ray is always so ready to party. They make every party an AWESOME party. I've used them twice and after each one, everyone is always commenting on how great the crew was. You cannot go wrong. read more

Thank you Howard and team for an amazing Bat Mitzvah! Our guests loved every second! We were blown away by each person involved - so personable, so grateful, and so willing to make every guest feel included. read more

It was a pleasure working with the A-Z team. Lisa and Howard kept constant contact with me leading up to our event. Our day-of team were fun and energizing for our guests. Our event was a private club pool party with several contests around the pool. Caleb's charismatic personality was the right fit to EmCee the day's activities. He also interacted with our young club members by juggling and doing acrobatics to keep everyone entertained throughout a very hot day. We will definitely hire the A-Z team for future events! read more

Best graduation party of the year! Thanks to A-Z Entertainment. Our DJ, Hector, did a great job emceeing the dance floor, and delivered my daughter's music requests. He arrived early to set up, and did a wonderful job. I highly recommend this company. read more

Ryan did Music Bingo at my client event. He was fantastic! He was there at least an hour before the event started. He was easy to collaborate with as far as songs, and he even changed up some of the music to cater to my guests. He was able to display my website and logo on his large tv screen. My guests had so much fun. I highly recommend A-Z for your event! read more

I worked with Howard at A - Z entertainment. I'm planning my son's party. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. He dedicated his time and attention to answering all my questions, alleviating my concerns, and has a wide network of other professionals that he referred me to. It was an A+ experience and white glove all the way. read more

Howard and his team did an amazing job. He spent a lot of time individually planning my event and it went off without a hitch. I'd highly recommend A-Z for any event you want to host. read more

From: Hunger Resource Network Team Howard Wallach from A-Z Entertainment is a true "Master" as Master of Ceremonies. We (a charitable non-profit, Hunger Resource Network) utilized Howard for our annual luncheon event and he really set the tone in making the whole event special from beginning to end. Howard has a very easy and magnetic demeanor and is a true pleasure to collaborate with. But also, he is such a professional and master at what he does that you do not have to stress over every little detail because he's totally got it under controlled and is super smooth - if your event is with Howard, it is in good hands! We can not thank you enough for helping make our event a hit and we look forward to working with you again. Regards, HUNGER RESOURCE NETWORK read more

Highly recommend! Easy to work with, reasonably priced, made sure all our guests had the best time!

A-Z was wonderful to work with from the earliest planning stages to the day of our event. Howard was extremely organized and a pleasure to work with. His staff had excellent communication throughout the planning process. Our Emcee Kris and Dancers Desirae and Alexsa were so dynamic and fun. Along with Howard, they truly set the tone for our party. We added on the photo booth and Howard was able to bring the vision of our event theme to life with the background green screen images. A-Z also provided monitors and lighting to really enhance the evening. We would definitely recommend A-Z for anyone wanting to plan an amazing event with a lot of dancing and fun! read more

Outstanding in every way! Working with Howard was an absolute pleasure and he made the party a blast! He completely understood what I wanted and made the event memorable. I was especially appreciative of his willingness to travel to Milwaukee. I can't recommend A-Z highly enough!! read more

Howard takes all the stress out of planning! He is so quick to answer any questions. Him and his team are wonderful to work with. Thank you! read more

A-Z was awesome! They got all the kids moving the whole night and made the party super fun. We have used them 3 times and will definitely use them again! Thanks Howard and crew! read more

A-Z and Top Dog did not disappoint! We just had our second bnei mitzvah party and A-Z was again our DJ and were just as fabulous as 11 years ago during our first party. We have another in a couple weeks and cannot wait! read more

A-Z is fantastic!!! We have used A-Z at our summer camp for over 20 years. They are always professional, fun, and engaging with the kids. I would highly recommend A-Z. read more

Howard did a wonderful job presenting to our local chapter of American Association of Daily Money Managers where he discussed proactive habits as well as developing the tools for personal and professional success. Howard developed a successful entertainment business through his thoughtful approach, deliberate actions and discipline on a consistent basis and he shared his approach with relevant examples. He motivated attendees to implement at least one habit to be better versions of themselves. His presentation was thought provoking, interesting and fun and is relevant to those interested in improving themselves. read more

The entire A-Z crew is incredible! Everyone was easy to work with, the music was perfect, all generations were dancing together, and the kids were entertained the entire time. A-Z was flexible, informative, and so helpful in the planning as well! Thank you! read more

Howard and his team at A-Z are fantastic! Our bat-mitzvah celebration was a huge success in large part because of the music, dancing, games, and energy that A-Z brought to the party. 40 13 year old girls never left the dance floor for 4 hours. He incorporated the things that we wanted and because we had been to a party he DJ'd previously, we trusted him to do what he knew our crowd would love. He was really good at guiding us through the process and gave us a lot of great ideas. We also booked his photo booth and did something a little out of the ordinary but they were great about accommodating us. My daughter and her friends had a blast and because he kept them engaged there was no drama. We will definitely use A-Z for the next celebration. read more

Howard Wallach from A-Z Entertainment is the Master in Master of Ceremonies. He made our wedding special from the moment the reception began. Let's back up, from our first meeting about music he was present and excited to hear our thoughts and requests. He guided us through then process of selection and timing. He managed to figure out a way to work in all of the choices we made in a short amount of time and then surprised us at the same time. His easy demeanor and infectious smile make him a delight to collaborate with. Cannot wait for the next event I attend or cater to see the Master at work!!!!! Thank you again Howard!!!!!! read more

Howard was absolutely fantastic as the DJ and MC for the Hunger Resource Network Summer Party. He played exactly the right music and kept everyone's energy up. A-Z is my first choice every time! read more

I got married 6 months ago and was lucky to have Howard as my DJ! We had so much fun at our wedding, and our guests are still talking about what a great job Howard did. Our dance floor was packed from the first dance of the evening all the way through to the end. Howard was meticulous and insisted on meeting with us either in person or over the phone 2-3 times before our wedding to discuss song selections, atmosphere, and the bridal party. He made some great suggestions too. My husband was even able to coordinate a surprise for me with him, which went off perfectly. He also threw in a couple of no-charge extras to make our day super special. Howard is a master at interacting with people and making sure everyone is having a great time! read more

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Working with Howard is such an incredible experience each and every time! I have worked with Howard professionally, been at social events as a guest where he's been the entertainment and A - Z was the first and only call made for our staff party! He and his team embody such positivity that it adds that amazing intangible to give your event a distinct personality. Howard reads a room, while working within the feel of the party, to get everyone up and dancing. His responsiveness, professionalism and genuineness are unmatched. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Howard is a mensch and a master - I have seen his work for years and like any skilled professional, he continues to make every program better and better. He works directly with the group that is sponsoring the event and brings to the conversation ideas and energy that were a delightful surprise. Well done Howard - I got a guy and its YOU! read more

Howard is the best!!! He can keep ANY party going strong even the virtual parties...He has games - music and fun for the entire crew. You'll never regret that you hired Howard and A-Z for your next event virtual or otherwise!!! read more

They did a great job taking our event to the next level. Their DJ and his music helped make everyone feel positive about attending our fundraiser and it set just the right tone for an enjoyable evening. I would highly recommend Howard and his team. read more

Kudos go out to Howard Wallach and his A-Z Entertainment firm for putting on a wonderfully entertaining Holiday networking event for me and 40 or so of my business networking colleagues. The commentaries, interviews and trivia contest were terrific and I highly recommend him and his firm! Great job, Howard, and thanks again! read more

Howard and his crew are the best! I work for a not-for-profit so our budget was very limited and Howard help me devise an audio/visual plan that was within my budget and met all of our A/V needs. Our luncheon had better crowd participation, could hear and see better than they ever have. They felt like they all had a front row seat. Howard is great about answering questions, meeting and even exceeding expectations, and providing real value. You won't be disappointed. read more

TOP DOG is too lit! He Dj'd the part at the cocktail of Chicago event hosted by Yelp!

A thorough professional from the beginning to the end. He kept the crowd pumped and excited and played a nice variety of music perfect for the occasion. read more

A-Z was at my grandson's bar mitzvah this weekend and were fabulous. I appreciated Ricky calling me and my grandson before the party to get input for what we wanted to achieve. A-Z had everyone on the dance floor a good proportion of the time. The kids were well entertained and participated enthusiastically. Adults had a lot of fun too. On other thing was that the music didn't blast you out of your seat so people could talk with on another while others enjoyed dancing. A great time was had by all. I highly recommend. A-Z for your next party. read more

My fiancé and I were looking for a DJ for our upcoming May 2011 wedding and we contacted A-Z Entertainment to get a quote. The price was a little expensive for the limited wedding package for our Sunday evening wedding, so I kindly replied back that the fee for A to Z Entertainment was over our budget for entertainment. The manager replied back that if budget was our number one priority then we should look on Craigslist. Thanks for treating potential clients like they matter. read more

Ricky was the BEST! Everyone at A-Z was just amazing. We had our son's Bar Mitzvah celebration just a couple weeks ago, and everything was perfect. Ricky was fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our DJ and all of the dancers helped to make the party memorable and awesome for everyone of our family and friends. The planning and preparation was great, and we were able to get everything we wanted out of the experience. Even when we threw some curve balls, the whole A-Z crew responded perfectly and made a great experience, even better. Thank you Ricky, thank you A-Z! read more

Had A-Z for my granddaughter's Bat Mitzvah in March. They were terrific. Before the bat mitzvah, during our planning meeting, Howard was great listening and respecting our needs. Also, the advice he gave us then and the planning was invaluable. My granddaughter was thrilled with her party and that's really counts. read more

SO MUCH FUN! Howard did an excellent job of picking a great team to make my daughter's birthday Driveway DJ Bash a really fun time for all. Jere and Chello were great at playing all the right music and having fun activities for the teens to get everyone dancing and singing. We kept it safe by being outside and masked up. A fantastic night was had by all. Thanks Howard for providing the perfect solution for Bella's birthday party. It is a night to remember. We hired Howard a second time for my husband's 50th Virtual Birthday celebration and it was AMAZING! Everyone loved the event and the time just flew. Howard was so thoughtful from the video montage, to the great questions for preparation, to the actual evening where everyone was engaged and had a great time. He helped turn a bummer of a situation (not being able to get together due to Covid) to a surprisingly great evening where friends and family from near to far could join together. Everyone commented on how great Howard was, his warmth, attention to detail, and incredible energy. Several of my friends plan to hire him for their corporate events in the future. Very well done and highly highly recommend. Thank you to Howard and his incredible team! read more

This company is amazing to work with! I recommend them to all my contacts. If you are looking for professional and prompt then this is the place to use! Howard and his team are top notch. read more

We hired A - Z for our wedding after we saw them listed on the Drake Hotel's "preferred vendor" list. Within a few hours after initially contacting them Howard Wallach (owner) contacted us and we had a meeting that week. From the moment we met him we knew he was exactly what we were looking for. Being huge music fans my wife and I had a few song suggestions Howard played them all but also told us to trust him and let him do his magic. We are so happy we did, Howard honored our requests in dinner hour and there wasn't a single person sitting down once the dancing started at our reception. He knew exactly when to slow things down, exactly when to get it back going and used the microphone perfectly when an announcement was necessary. Howard also went out of his way to learn about my wife and I, he personalized the announcements in regards to our friends, family, Alma maters and more. The morning after the wedding we hosted a brunch and Howard's DJing was the buzz of the room, everyone complimented us on our choice and said that he was the best DJ they've ever heard at a wedding. We couldn't agree more, now we just want to find an event where we can hire him again. If you choose A-Z you will not be disappointed, they are the best in the business. Nice, professional and most importantly AMAZING at their jobs! read more