The Real Book - Volume V: E-Flat Edition (Paperback)

Hal Leonard Corp.

ISBN 10: 1495070336 / ISBN 13: 9781495070334

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. (Fake Book). Since the 1970s, The Real Book has been the most popular book for gigging jazz musicians. Hal Leonard is proud to publish completely legal and legitimate editions of the original volumes as well as exciting new volumes to carry on the tradition to new generations of players in all styles of music! All the Real Books feature hundreds of time-tested songs in accurate arrangements in the famous easy-to-read, hand-written notation with comb-binding. This all-new 5th volume presents 400 more songs with no duplication from the previous volumes: Alone Together * At Last * Breezin' * Fascinating Rhythm * Flamenco Sketches * Gentle Rain * Goodbye Pork Pie Hat * I Cover the Waterfront * I Get a Kick Out of You * I Loves You, Porgy * In Your Own Sweet Way * Jeepers Creepers * The Lamp Is Low * Li'l Darlin' * Mack the Knife * Minnie the Moocher * Moondance * Theme from "New York, New York" * Once in a While * One O'Clock Jump * Over the Rainbow * September in the Rain * Sing, Sing, Sing * Someone to Watch over Me * Somewhere * Sonnymoon for Two * Star Eyes * Song from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) * Sweet Georgia Brown * (Love Is) the Tender Trap * The Trolley Song * What Is This Thing Called Love? * You Send Me * and more. Looking for a particular song? Check out the Real Book Songfinder here. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Real Book - Volume V: E-Flat Edition (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1495070336
• ISBN 13: 9781495070334
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Real Eb Book Volume V is designed for jazz students, teachers, and gigging musicians who want a dependable source of classic repertoire for study, rehearsal, and performance. Ideal for alto sax, trumpet, trombone, and other Eb instruments, it offers a clear layout that supports practice, improvisation, and confident reading. The familiar handwritten Real Book style helps players navigate charts easily in lessons, home practice, and live band settings.

This volume expands the tradition of the Real Book series with 400 additional songs selected for versatility across performance styles. Each chart features accurate melody lines and chord symbols in a format trusted by generations of jazz players. The collection works well as a reference for solo preparation, ensemble rehearsals, and developing a strong foundation in standards. Its organization allows musicians to quickly access tunes, study harmonic progressions, and strengthen their improvisational vocabulary, making it a valued resource for both learning and performing.

With its broad range of material, this edition supports skill development in reading, timing, and stylistic interpretation. Whether used for regular lessons, jam sessions, or stage work, the book helps musicians build a reliable repertoire that encourages consistent practice and artistic growth. Clear notation, thoughtful song selection, and user-friendly formatting make it a practical tool for both emerging and experienced players.

Song List
An Affair to Remember * After the Love Has Gone * After You Who * Ain't She Sweet * Alexander's Ragtime Band * All I Do Is Dream of You * All My Life * Almost Like Being in Love * Alone Together * Always Something There to Remind Me * And All That Jazz * And So It Goes * Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home * Anything Goes * Aquarius * Are You in the Mood * At Last * Autumn Nocturne * Bidin My Time * Big Noise from Winnetka * and more.

About the Author

Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form. They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribute works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles.