TAUNTON, Ma. – The Little Mahrud Jazz Orchestra, a “little” big band with major league sound, takes over the stage at Steve’s Backstage Pass Sunday, March 23 bringing the the saucy feel of swing and bop to the Silver City with their brassy 10-piece ensemble.

Cover is a mere $5 for the 7-9 p.m. show at Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St.

Mahrud, headed by Plainville trumpeter Ernie Baraiolo, is a throwback to the days when big bands ruled the dance halls as well as the later years when giants like Dizzie Gillespie and Miles Davis were transforming jazz with virtuosity and attitude.

The band recently released its second acclaimed studio album featuring sparkling arrangements of such tunes as Gillespie’s “A Night In Tunisia” and “Groovin High” and Chick Corea’s “Open Your Eyes You Can Fly.”

The Little Mahrud Jazz Orchestra features Baraiolo and Jerry Seeco on trumpet, Bob Holfelder on trombone, Bill MacGillivray on drums, Jeff Cox on guitar, Ben Aldrich, bass, and a sax section composed of Steve Gaudreau, Mike Crowley, Philippe Cretien and Rich Lebedz.

Sunday Night Jazz at Steve’s Backstage Pass is hosted by Rick Foster and is the Taunton-Attleboro area’s only weekly jazz forum. For more information visit www.stevesbackstagepass.com or dial 508-824-3436.

More information about the band is available by contacting Baraiolo at 508-695-0985 or emailing ebarisaxolo@yahoo.com.