We are a Glenn Miller style 15-member Big Band located in the Metropolitan Phoenix area. Our talented musicians love to play great music and enjoy playing for audiences of all kinds.
The Swing Memories Big Band was organized in 1983 by Mr. Jerry Surra. Mr. Surra served as director of the Band until 2003.
Swing Memories Big Band performs for benefits, public events, concerts, dances, banquets, luncheons, parties, RV resorts and private functions. We'd love to play at your event! Let us know when we can play for you.

15 Piece Big Band

Swing Memories Big Band

Special Requirements

Full Band

In-Person

Swing

Corporate Event

Private Party

Public Event

All Covers

"I wanted to thank you for your band’s performance at our veteran’s day event last night. They did an amazing job and all of our residents and guests had a great time."
Melissa-Revel McDowell Mt.

Melissa - Revel McDowel Mt.

Jennifer - Mountainbrook Village

"I just wanted to let you know the band sounded great and everyone was very happy Thursday night.  I was so glad we had a good turnout and the floor was full of dancers.
Happy new year!"

Wayne - Merrymakers Dance Club

"I want to thank you for an evening of wonderful music.  I did not want it to end."

Suzanne - Las Palmas Grande

"I cannot tell you enough times how wonderful your show was last night.  It was MUSIC and it has been such a long time since anyone has heard that.  Your band is wonderful and thank you thank you thank you."

Jody - Sunland Village

"We really enjoyed your band. I received many many good comments about the music and the band. Great job. Thanks again for the entertainment."

Chuck - Memorial Museum-Veterans of Arizona

"Wow! Such a spectacular big band. Such a classically beautiful collection of 18 band members that put out a flawless sound. This was the best thing experience. I'm 30 and feared I'd never be able to enjoy this kind of big band feel but I am completely happy that we went to see them. It was truly a treat!"

Mindey - Mirage Sports Grill

"You folks are amazing.  It is a most special event for us having you here.  I can’t be appreciative enough!"

Shana - The Citadel

"Thanks for coming…as always, it was a great event and our vets had fun!"

Kristen - Arizona Vet's Home, Phoenix

"I want to extend our gratitude to the Swing Memories Big Band for performing at our Veterans Day Event. The band was amazing to work with, very accommodating and best of all… the residents had a great time!"

Swing Memories Big Band

About

Photos

Videos