Ned has headlined as a special "Guest Performer" for over 2000 performances as the "AMBASSADOR OF SWING" for major cruise lines world wide.
On land he has performed at hundreds of major events and celebrations and is known for his vast musical library which encompasses the best of the "Great American Songbook."
A true proven entertainer he performs all of the hits presenting the great arrangements made famous by Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin as well as swing classics iconic to the era. His tribute to "Sinatra at the Sands" has been performed at the prestigious "Typhoon at the Santa Monica Airport" to great acclaim
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Price Range: $1000 - $10,000
Gig Length: 45 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
Ned is a true stage performer who has vast experience hosting at events as well as singing with a band. He has acted as Master of Ceremonies for Charity Events, Weddings, Anniversary's, Corporate events to many to mention.
As a singer he has one of the largest music library's of the "Great American Songbook." He's a great singer who specializes in the style (not an imitation) of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and alike. A proven reliable talent he offers a special personable effect to any event setting.
Starting in 2004 Ned has headlined as a special "Guest Performer" for over 2000 performances as the "AMBASSADOR OF SWING" for CARNIVAL , HOLLAND AMERICA, REGENT SEVEN SEAS,SILVERSEA & SEABOURN Cruise Lines.
On land he has performed at hundreds of major events and celebrations in the Southern California area and is known for his musical library which encompasses the best of the "Great American Songbook." His tribute to "Sinatra at the Sands" has been performed with the Paul McDonald Big Band at the prestigious "Typhoon at the Santa Monica Airport" to great acclaim twice in the last 2 years.
Over the past 15 years he has also performed and been associated with well-known studio musicians who have been associated with almost every iconic music organization in the 20th Century. These mentors of all ages have worked with the likes of Brian Setzer, The Manhattan Transfer, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Barry Manilow, Rod Stewart and many more!
Ned has been the lead male vocalist with the best studio musicians in Hollywood with the following: Randy Van Horne's Alumni Association, Johnny Vana's Alumni Band, Decades - Rock Tribute Band, Horace Heidt and his Musical Knights, Bill Webster's Unabridged Big Band, Tim Davies Big Band, Geo Valle's Swing City, Paul McDonald's Big Band, Rex Merriweather's Not Your Father's Big Band, Conejo Pops Orchestra and The Bob Noval Orchestra.
Technical needs dependent on size of band and event
Ain't Misbehaving, Fats Waller
Ain't That A Kick, Dean Martin
All I Need is the Girl, Frank Sinatra
All of Me, Frank Sinatra
All The Way, Frank Sinatra
Almost Like Being in Love, Frank Sinatra
Alright OK You Win, Joe Williams / Count Basie
Angel Eyes, Frank Sinatra
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, Bobby Darin
Another You, Robbie Williams
Around the World, Matt Monroe
As Long as I'm Singing, Bobby Darin
The Best is Yet to Come, Frank Sinatra / Count Basie
Beyond the Sea, Bobby Darin
Blueberry Hill, Fats Domino
Blue Moon, Frank Sinatra
Blue Skies, Bing Crosby
Call Me Irresponsible, Bobby Darin
Candy, Frank Sinatra
Chantilly Lace, The Big Bopper
Cheek to Cheek, Frank Sinatra
Christmas Song, Nat King Cole
Clementine, Bobby Darin
Coffee Song, Frank Sinatra
Come Dance With Me, Frank Sinatra
Come Fly With Me, Frank Sinatra
Come Rain or Come Shine, Frank Sinatra
Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Michael Buble
Danced All Night, Frank Sinatra
Day by Day, Frank Sinatra
Days of Wine and Roses, Frank Sinatra
Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me, Robbie Williams
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Nat King Cole
Don't Worry About Me, Frank Sinatra
Embraceable You, Frank Sinatra
Everyday I Have the Blues, Joe Williams / Count Basie
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime, Dean Martin
Flip Flop and Fly, Big Joe Turner
Fly Me to The Moon, Frank Sinatra
For Once in My Life, Frank Sinatra
Get me to the Church, Frank Sinatra / Count Basie
The Good Life, Frank Sinatra
Goody Goody, Frank Sinatra
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Frank Sinatra
Hello Dolly, Frank Sinatra
Here's to the Losers, Frank Sinatra
How Little We Know, Frank Sinatra
I Believe in You, Frank Sinatra
I Could Have Danced All Night, Frank Sinatra
I Could Write a Book, Harry Connick Jr
I Get a Kick out of You, Frank Sinatra
I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Tony Bennett
I'll Be Seeing You, Frank Sinatra / Tommy Dorsey
I'm Beginning to See the Light, Bobby Darin
I'm Sitting on Top of the World, Bobby Darin
In the Mood, Glenn Miller
In the Still of the Night, Steve Lawrence
In the Wee Small Hours, Frank Sinatra
I Only Have Eyes for You, Frank Sinatra
It Had to Be You, Harry Connick Jr
I Thought About You, Frank Sinatra
I've Got a Crush on You, Frank Sinatra
I've Got a Right to Sing the Blues, Frank Sinatra
I've Got Everything I Need (Almost), Blues Brothers
I've Got the World on a String, Frank Sinatra
I've Got You Under My Skin, Frank Sinatra
I Wish I Were in Love Again, Frank Sinatra
I Won't Dance, Frank Sinatra
Johnny B. Goode, Big Band Vocal
Jump, Jive and Wail, Louis Prima
Just A Gigolo, Louis Prima / David Lee Roth
Just in Time, Frank Sinatra
Kansas City, Big Band Vocal
Lady is a Tramp, Frank Sinatra
Lazy River, Bobby Darin
Learnin' the Blues, Frank Sinatra
Let's Fall in Love, Frank Sinatra
Let the Good Times Roll, Ray Charles
Lonesome Road, Frank Sinatra
L-o-v-e, Nat King Cole
Love is Here to Stay, Frank Sinatra
Love Me, Elvis Presley
Luck be a Lady, Frank Sinatra
Lullaby of Broadway, Tony Bennett
Mack the Knife, Bobby Darin
Minnie the Moocher, Cab Calloway
Moon River, Male Vocal
Moonlight in Vermont, Frank Sinatra
More, Bobby Darin
Mustang Sally, The Commitments
My Blue Heaven, Bobby Darin
My Kind of Girl, Matt Monroe
My Kind of Town, Frank Sinatra
My Way, Frank Sinatra
New York New York, Frank Sinatra
Nice and Easy, Frank Sinatra
Night and Day, Frank Sinatra
Oh Look at Me Now, Bobby Darin
Old MacDonald, Frank Sinatra
On A Clear Day, Frank Sinatra
One for My Baby, Frank Sinatra
The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else, Frank Sinatra
On the Street of Dreams, Frank Sinatra
On the Street Where You Live, Frank Sinatra
Pennies from Heaven, Frank Sinatra / Count Basie
Rainbow on My Shoulder, Bobby Darin
River, Stay Away from My Door, Frank Sinatra
Route 66, Male Vocal
Saturday Night is the Loneliest Night of the Week, Frank Sinatra
The Shadow of Your Smile, Frank Sinatra
Sleigh Ride, Harry Connick Jr
South of the Border, Frank Sinatra
Splish, Splash, Bobby Darin
Straighten Up and Fly Right, Robbie Williams
Strangers in the Night, Frank Sinatra
The Summer Wind, Frank Sinatra
Sunday in New York, Bobby Darin
Sunshine of My Life, Frank Sinatra
Swingin' on a Star, Frank Sinatra
Teach Me Tonight, Frank Sinatra
The Tender Trap, Frank Sinatra
That's All, Bobby Darin
That's Amore, Dean Martin
That's Life, Frank Sinatra
There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder, Bobby Darin
They All Laughed, Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight, Frank Sinatra
They Can't Take That Away From Me, Frank Sinatra
This Can't Be Love, Frank Sinatra
Time After Time, Frank Sinatra
Too Close for Comfort, Frank Sinatra
Too Marvelous for Words, Frank Sinatra
Twist and Shout, Male Vocal
Walkin' My Baby, Nat King Cole
What A Wonderful World, Louis Armstrong
What Now My Love, Frank Sinatra
Where or When, Frank Sinatra
Witchcraft, Frank Sinatra
You are the Sunshine, Frank Sinatra
You Brought A New Kind of Love, Frank Sinatra
You Can Leave Your Hat On, Joe Cocker
You Make Me Feel So Young, Frank Sinatra
| Ned Rifken | Singer |
Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Joe Williams, Count Basie, Nelson Riddle, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr., Sammy Cahn, Harold Arlen, Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington and on and on.
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