Real Book
Type: Product
As of November 2026, Real Book has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Apr 2025).
The Real Book is a compilation of lead sheets for jazz standards. It was created in the mid-1970s by two students at the Berklee College of Music. In its original form, it was an illegal publication made at local copy shops. It quickly became a standard reference for musicians. Two additional volumes were bootlegged in subsequent decades.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Apr 2025 on SmartLess |
| Company | Hal Leonard |
| Category | Media product |
| Maker | Hal Leonard |
Who talks about Real Book on podcasts?
Real Book came up; the most recent mention was Apr 2025 on SmartLess.
- Jeff Goldblum | SmarLess on SmartLess (Apr 2025)
What is Real Book mentioned alongside?
Real Book is most often mentioned alongside Will Arnett, Josh Gordon and Florence.
Mentioned together: Will Arnett, Josh Gordon, Florence, Larry David, Carnegie Mellon University, Dustin Hoffman, Sean Hayes, Cafe Carlyle, Toronto, Amazon Amanda