Details
- Ensembles:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Instrumentation:
- 3 - Alto Sax 1 - 1 3 - Alto Sax 2 - 1 3 - Aux Percussion - 1 3 - Baritone Sax - 1 4 - Bass - 1 20 - Conductor Score (Full Score) - 1 4 - Drums - 1 4 - Guitar - 1 4 - Piano - 1 3 - Tenor Sax 1 - 1 3 - Tenor Sax 2 - 1 3 - Trombone 1 - 1 3 - Trombone 2 - 1 3 - Trombone 3 - 1 3 - Trombone 4 - 1 3 - Trumpet 1 - 1 3 - Trumpet 2 - 1 3 - Trumpet 3 - 1 3 - Trumpet 4 - 1
- UPC:
- 073999674552
- Format:
- Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 4
- Artist:
- Mike Tomaro
- Arrangers:
- Mike Tomaro
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.354 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 136
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.28 pounds
SKU: HL.7011125
Arranged by Mike Tomaro. Professional Editions-Jazz Ens. Latin. Conductor Score (Full Score) and Parts. 136 pages. Duration 300 seconds. Hal Leonard #7011125. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.7011125).UPC: 073999674552. 9.0x12.0x0.354 inches.
A classic minor blues tune from Dizzy Gillespie, Mike Tomaro starts this version as a funky mambo but then shifts the style to swing and finally back again to the mambo. This well-paced chart features a great feel plus solos for trumpet and tenor.
Birk's Works
- More by this Composer:
- Mike Tomaro Mike Tomaro Tenor Saxophone Mike Tomaro Baritone Saxophone Mike Tomaro Alto Saxophone
- Artists:
- Mike Tomaro
- Ensemble:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.8 Rating
4 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
This arrangement of Dizzy Gillespie's 'Birk's Works' is top-notch. Tomaro's take, with its funky mambo and swing sections, keeps it engaging for both players and audience. The parts are well-laid out, making it easy to jump into on a gig. The Grade 4 difficulty ensures a professional sound, and the clear solo sections for trumpet and tenor are a definite plus for showcasing talent.
Maria L.
Dec 15, 2025
As an adult learner, I love tackling pieces like 'Birk's Works' with my community jazz ensemble. This classic Dizzy Gillespie tune, arranged by Mike Tomaro, is so much fun with its dynamic mambo-swing transitions. Grade 4 is a good challenge, but the enjoyment of playing such a well-paced and dynamic piece makes all the practice worthwhile. Highly recommend for passionate hobbyists seeking an engaging group experience!
Eleanor S.
Dec 15, 2025
While 'Birk's Works' is a jazz ensemble piece, it offers valuable insight into jazz accompaniment and interaction. The piano part, within this Grade 4 arrangement, showcases excellent supportive textures through the mambo and swing sections, providing a strong rhythmic and harmonic foundation for the group. It's a great tool for educators or coaches to analyze how an accompaniment supports featured soloists like the trumpet and tenor in a larger jazz setting.
Anonymous
Dec 15, 2025
Mike Tomaro's 'Birk's Works' is a fantastic Grade 4 piece for high school or college jazz ensembles. The shifting styles from funky mambo to swing provide excellent rhythmic and stylistic challenges. Parts are clearly presented in this professional edition, which is crucial for young musicians navigating complex jazz charts. The featured trumpet and tenor solos offer great development opportunities for aspiring players.
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