Paul Cartier is the stadium organist for Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees and the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders.
When he plays for the Yankees, Cartier plays 15-20 minutes every game night before the game starts. He finishes off every half-inning with organ music as well as Happy Birthday promotions and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” for the seventh inning stretch. He also plays music when the Yankees are at bat, chosen either by himself or in consultation with the music director. His organ booth with his Hammond Elegante, is currently in the Delta Club where fans sometimes visit him between sets. In the old Yankee Stadium, it was directly above and behind home plate, next to the booth used by announcer Bob Sheppard.
