The Golden Era Big Band
Sebring, FL.
🎷 Golden Era Big Band — Sebring, Florida’s premier jazz and dance ensemble — is a vibrant musical group that celebrates the timeless swing and sophistication of America’s big band tradition.
🎺 Band Overview
Based in Sebring, FL, the Golden Era Big Band is known as Highlands County’s biggest jazz/dance band.
Their performances revive the golden age of swing, featuring classics from legends like Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman and build into the 50's and on for future Golden Era's.
The band’s mission is to bring the community together through the joy of live music, dancing, and nostalgia.
🎶 Musical Style
Their setlists include:
Swing-era standards, Ballroom dance favorites, & Big band jazz arrangements in various decades.
🌟 Community Impact
The band plays a key role in preserving musical heritage and fostering intergenerational appreciation for jazz and swing. Motown, & Pop.
Their events often attract dancers, music lovers, and nostalgic souls from across Highlands County.
Whether you're gliding across the dance floor or simply soaking in the sound, the Golden Era Big Band offers a toe-tapping trip back in time — right in the heart of Sebring.
The Golden Era Big Band Video List:
Autumn Leaves
The Golden Era Band (2024)
Johnny Mercer penned an English translation of the lyrics to Kosma’s “Les feuilles mortes” in 1947, which quickly became a hit in Anglophone countries. The English lyrics premiered in a recording by Jo Stafford.
Beer Barrel Polka
Hey Baby!
The Golden Era Band with the Reunited Bavarian Wunderkinds (2023)
Dream (When You're Feeling Blue)
with Vocal
The Golden Era Band
(This is the band's traditional closer song)
Embraceable You
The Gershwin Bros. (1930)
Marilyn's last performance with the Golden Era Band. She was the featured player on the Song Embraceable You. She was the anchor of the saxophone section for many years.