Ned Rifken - The Ambassador of Swing
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Santa Rosa, CA
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Big Band
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7 miles from Rohnert Park
Ned has headlined as a special "Guest Performer" for over 2000 performances as the "AMBASSADOR OF SWING" for major cruise lines world wide.…
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Ned has headlined as a special "Guest Performer" for over 2000 performances as the "AMBASSADOR OF SWING" for major cruise lines world wide.…
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Swing, Jump/Jive and All That Jazz! We're the biggest little swing band in the North Bay... a quartet of experienced jazz vets (guitar, sax/clarinet, upright bass…
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Megha S. said “They were the best part of celebration on June 5th. Our gender reveal & my husbands birthday was made so much special with their beautiful music.…”
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Sandy W. said “Working with Louis to arrange the event and make sure all was good to go prior to was very easy, he made it simple and stress free. On the day of our…”
Alyssa A. said “The Klipptones played our wedding this past weekend and they were everything we hoped they would be! The music was awesome! We got to choose our playlist…”
Ayodeji B. said “Great evening”
Howard C. said “Noam was personable and engaging. We could tell right away that he was here not solely to perform and entertain but to engage our group. We had a fantastic…”
In the past year, Big Bands have sent 719 quotes to event planners
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422 Big Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
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For live music with class, sophistication and nostalgia, booking a Big Band might be exactly what your event needs. Big Bands play jazz and swing music and became popular during the Swing and Big Band Era from the 1930s until the late 1940s. A big band is typically made up of a brass section (saxophones, clarinets, trumpets, trombones) and a rhythm section (piano, bass, guitar, and drums) and a vocalist. Sometimes a crooner such as a Frank Sinatra impersonator or Dean Martin tribute artist is hired to sing lead against a big band backdrop.
Big Bands are also often referred to as jazz bands, jazz ensembles, stage bands, jazz orchestras, and dance bands and are typically hired to play at events such as weddings, supper clubs, dances, concerts, festivals, conventions, new year's celebrations, gala affairs, parties and corporate events. Start your search for the perfect big band by selecting a city above.
Some things to consider when hiring a Big Band are to make sure you listen to audio and watch video clips. This will ensure that you truly do book the best for your next event! Next, you want to get references. Talk to people in the area about the band and get feedback. Finally, get a contract. Many professional big bands require a deposit to secure them at your next event. Make sure to read through the contract carefully before contracting the band for your party. Search for Big Bands in Rohnert Park, California above.
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