The Real Book - Volume II - Second Edition (Paperback)

ISBN 10: 063406021X / ISBN 13: 9780634060212

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, 2005

About this Item

Paperback. (Fake Book). The Real Books are the best-selling jazz books of all time. Since the 1970s, musicians have trusted these volumes to get them through every gig, night after night. The problem is that the books were illegally produced and distributed without any copyrights or royalties paid to the master composers who created these musical canons. Hal Leonard is very proud to present the first legitimate and legal editions of these books ever produced. You won't even notice the difference.the covers look the same, the engravings look the same, the songlist is nearly identical, and the price remains fair even on a musician's salary! But every conscientious musician will appreciate that these books are now produced legally and ethically, benefitting the songwriters that we owe for some of the greatest music ever written! 400 songs, including: Air Mail Special * Birdland * Bye Bye Blackbird * Caravan * Doxy * Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) * Georgia * Girl Talk * I Remember You * I Thought About You * In Walked Bud * The Jodi Grind * Just the Way You Are * Killer Joe * Little Sunflower * Mercy, Mercy, Mercy * Moanin' * The Nearness of You * Now's the Time * Old Devil Moon * Phase Dance * St. Thomas * Speak Low * Stardust * Tangerine * Tenor Madness * Watch What Happens * Whisper Not * Willow Weep for Me * Yardbird Suite * and more. Editions also available in B-flat, E-flat, and Bass Clef. Looking for a particular song? Check out the Real Book Songfinder here. The Real Books are the best-selling jazz books of all time. Since the 1970s, musicians have trusted these volumes to get them through every gig, night after night. The problem is that the books were illegally produced and distributed without any copyrights or royalties paid to the master composers who created these musical canons. Hal Leonard is very proud to present the first legitimate and legal editions of these books ever produced. You won't even notice the difference.the covers look the same, the engravings look the same, the songlist is nearly identical, and the price remains fair even on a musician's salary! But every conscientious musician will appreciate that these books are now produced legally and ethically, benefitting the songwriters that we owe for some of the greatest music ever written! 400 songs, including: Air Mail Special * Birdland * Bye Bye Blackbird * Caravan * Doxy * Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) * Georgia * Girl Talk * I Remember You * I Thought About You * In Walked Bud * The Jodi Grind * Just the Way You Are * Killer Joe * Little Sunflower * Mercy, Mercy, Mercy * Moanin' * The Nearness of You * Now's the Time * Old Devil Moon * Phase Dance * St. Thomas * Speak Low * Stardust * Tangerine * Tenor Madness * Watch What Happens * Whisper Not * Willow Weep for Me * Yardbird Suite * and more. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Real Book - Volume II - Second Edition (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 063406021X
• ISBN 13: 9780634060212
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The ultimate resource for jazz musicians. The Real Book – Volume II (C Edition) continues the legacy of the world’s most trusted jazz fake book series. Designed for pianists, guitarists, horn players, and vocalists, this official 6th Edition provides accurate transcriptions of over 400 jazz standards. Perfect for practice, gigs, and study, it’s an essential reference for students, teachers, and performing artists mastering jazz.

What’s Inside: Each tune includes clearly printed melodies, authentic chord symbols, and transposable progressions, making it easy to adapt for any instrument or ensemble. The layout preserves the beloved Real Book format musicians have relied on since the 1970s while giving proper credit to every composer. From smooth swing to bebop classics, this collection supports skill growth, improvisation, and creative performance.

Why Musicians Love It: This fake book helps players build confidence in reading lead sheets, recognizing harmonic patterns, and developing improvisation techniques. It enhances rhythmic fluency, chordal understanding, and real-world performance readiness. Used in lessons, jam sessions, or live performances.

Full Song List: Air Mail Special * Birdland * Bye Bye Blackbird * Caravan * Doxy * Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) * Georgia * Girl Talk * I Remember You * I Thought About You * In Walked Bud * The Jodi Grind * Just the Way You Are * Killer Joe * Little Sunflower * Mercy, Mercy, Mercy * Moanin * The Nearness of You * Nows the Time * Old Devil Moon * Phase Dance * St. Thomas * Speak Low * Stardust * Tangerine * Tenor Madness * Watch What Happens * Whisper Not * Willow Weep for Me * Yardbird Suite * and more.

Bring music to life. Whether preparing for a gig, rehearsal, or jazz class, The Real Book – Volume II inspires creativity, improvisation, and lifelong musicianship.

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.