The Real Book, Sixth Edition - C Instruments is the first officially licensed edition of the popular jazz fake book. For over 40 years, musicians have relied on The Real Book to provide lead sheets for the most important jazz standards, but the early editions were plagued by copyright issues and numerous errors. This new edition addresses these problems, legally licensing arrangements and meticulously correcting any mistakes, all while maintaining the familiar look and feel that musicians know and love.

Comprehensive Collection of Jazz Classics

With 400 songs spanning over 60 years of jazz history, The Real Book, Sixth Edition has everything you need. It focuses on the major composers of the post-bop era, like Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Bill Evans, Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock, but also includes essential bebop standards and selections from Duke Ellington. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or a professional gigging musician, this book is an invaluable resource.

Legally Licensed and Error-Free

Hal Leonard is committed to honoring jazz composers by properly licensing each song and correcting any errors that appeared in previous editions of The Real Book. You can have confidence that the lead sheets in this book are accurate and that proceeds from your purchase support the songwriters themselves.

High-Quality Yet Affordable

Despite addressing copyright issues and significantly improving quality, Hal Leonard is offering this new edition of The Real Book at an even lower price than previous versions. For a reasonable cost, you get a robust, reliable reference book that provides a lifetime of value.

Representative of Major Styles and Composers

The Real Book, Sixth Edition includes compositions from all major jazz styles, from bebop to contemporary. It focuses on post-bop giants like Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock but also features classics from Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and more. This book is a comprehensive overview of jazz history through its most important songs. Order The Real Book, Sixth Edition - C Instruments today.