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Real Book is an album by the bassist Steve Swallow, released on the Xtra Watt label in 1994.
This article is about the publication. For the album by Steve Swallow, see Real Book (album). The Real Book is a musicians' fake book – a compilation of lead sheets for jazz standards. Fake books had been around at least since the late 1920s, but their organization was haphazard, and their content did not always keep pace with contemporary ...
Jul 30, 2023 · “Real Book” by Steve Swallow remains a timeless jazz classic that continues to inspire musicians and jazz enthusiasts worldwide. With its innovative compositions, exceptional performances, and groundbreaking approach, the album solidifies Steve Swallow’s position as a true jazz visionary.
Real Book by Steve Swallow released in 1993. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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Listen to Real Book by Steve Swallow on Apple Music. 1994. 10 Songs. Duration: 49 minutes.
Apr 6, 2021 · That is… until two college kids invented the Real Book. The Two Guys. In the mid-70s, Steve Swallow began teaching at Boston’s Berklee College of Music, an elite private music school that boasted one of the first jazz performance programs in the country.
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He later recorded an album, Real Book, with the picture of a well-worn, coffee-stained book on the cover. In 1978, Swallow became a member of Carla Bley 's band. [1] He was Bley's romantic partner from the 1980s until her death in 2023.
