The Real Philadelphia Book, compiled by Jazz Bridge and editors David Dzubinski and Suzanne Cloud, is a collection of more than 200 original jazz and blues compositions. Arranged alphabetically by song title, the sheet music showcases work by generations of Philadelphia musicians. This volume, which is “what every aspiring jazz musician needs to know,” features tunes from Grammy Award-winners Jimmy Heath, Grover Washington, Jr., and Christian McBride, as well as legends such as Joey DeFrancesco, Ray Bryant, and Robin and Duane Eubanks. Also included are rare compositions by jazz greats Bobby Timmons, Hank Mobley, and Lee Morgan, in addition to music by local luminaries, Rhenda Fearrington, Monnette Sudler, and Kaylé Brecher.
The aim ofThe Real Philadelphia Bookis to help the jazz community make deeper, stronger connections while also formally documenting much of the important music created in the Philadelphia metro area by both well- and lesser-known musicians.
Including an index of composers,The Real Philadelphia Bookwill enhance and add to the rich Philadelphia jazz and blues tradition and make the Philly jazz catalogue more easily available to musicians, jazz students and educators around the world.
An anthology of compositions by popular Philadelphia jazz and blues artists accessible for every musician
“As far back as I can remember, The Real Book
has been a must-have for jazz musicians. It brings me great joy that this particular version features the music of Philadelphia musicians. Philadelphia has always had a wealth of wonderful composers, so this is another must-have version of The Real Book
for gigging cats. I’m honored to have a few of my own compositions included.”—
Joey DeFrancesco, Grammy-nominated organist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, multiple
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