Real Book Vol. II

The Real Book Vol. II is a widely used collection of jazz sheet music that features lead sheets—maid of melody and chord symbols—for numerous jazz standards. It serves as a practical reference for musicians to learn, perform, and improvise over traditional jazz tunes. Although unofficial and not published by a formal music publisher, it’s valued for its comprehensive repertoire, enabling jazz musicians, students, and educators to access a diverse selection of songs essential to the jazz repertoire. It’s an essential resource for playing jazz both in practice and performance contexts.