The Real Book, Vol. 2

This jazz fake book is designed for musicians, students, and teachers who want a portable and reliable collection for study, practice, and performance. It suits adult learners, working players, and classroom use, offering an intuitive layout that supports reading, improvisation, and stylistic development. This is a comprehensive sheet music resource that works well for home learning, lessons, or ensemble rehearsals.

Inside this compact edition, players will find all 400 songs from the full-size Real Book Volume II. Each selection is presented with clear melody lines and chord symbols formatted for C instruments, giving musicians an accessible reference that is easy to carry and practical for gigs. The smaller size makes it ideal for travel, rehearsals, and quick set preparation while still providing the complete content of the standard edition.

This collection supports skill growth by encouraging players to explore harmony, rhythm, and improvisation through timeless jazz repertoire. It strengthens reading fluency, reinforces well-known progressions, and motivates consistent practice with music that performers use on stage and in lessons. It serves as a helpful music teacher resource and a valuable tool for students advancing their jazz vocabulary.

Full Song List

Ablution * Adam's Apple * Affirmation * Air Mail Special * Alfie's Theme * All Alone (Left Alone) * (All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings * Alto Itis * Another Star * April Skies * Are You Havin' Any Fun? * Ask Me Now * At The Mambo Inn * Avalon * Azure * Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are (Bolivar Blues) * I Hear A Rhapsody * I Remember Bird * I Remember You * I Thought About You * Pennies From Heaven * People Will Say We're In Love * Perdido * Petite Fleur * Petits Machins * Phase Dance * Picadillo (a la Puente) * Pick Yourself Up * Polka Dots And Moonbeams * You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To * You're My Everything * You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You * and more

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