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The Real Book

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The Legacy of 'The Real Book'

This chapter explores the creation and cultural significance of 'The Real Book,' a pivotal jazz music resource that transformed how students practiced and jammed together. It discusses the challenges of unauthorized copies and the eventual shift towards a legal version, highlighting the issues of authorship and credit faced by many artists. Additionally, the chapter examines how 'The Real Book' contributed to the standardization of jazz while sparking discussions on personal expression and cultural context in the genre.

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