{"product_id":"latin-real-book","title":"Latin Real Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Professional Latin Music Fake Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Latin Real Book\u003c\/em\u003e by Sher Music Co. is the only professional-level Latin fake book ever published. It's a monumental collection of tunes for serious musicians who want to play Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, salsa, and Latin jazz styles authentically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s musical world, fluency in Latin styles is essential. Whether you’re performing jazz, pop, fusion, or contemporary commercial music, the ability to navigate clave-based forms and Brazilian grooves is a major professional asset. T\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis is the authoritative resource for learning the repertoire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning over 550 pages, \u003cem\u003eThe Latin Real Book\u003c\/em\u003e contains a carefully curated selection of the best classic and contemporary tunes from the worlds of salsa, Latin jazz, and Brazilian music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional fake books, many selections include detailed performance information drawn directly from the original recordings, helping bands reproduce authentic stylistic elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen possible, we've included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Written bass lines for each section\u003cbr\u003e• Authentic piano montunos\u003cbr\u003e• Drum and percussion appendix\u003cbr\u003e• Horn counter-lines and ensemble figures\u003cbr\u003e• Original lyrics in Spanish, Portuguese, and\/or English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis added level of detail allows rhythm sections and horn players to move beyond generic interpretation and into stylistically accurate performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll presented with Sher Music Co.’s renowned engraving quality and editorial standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bandleaders, educators, working professionals, and serious students of music, this is the authoritative Latin music canon and an essential companion to \u003cem\u003eThe New Real Book\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 572 pages, complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Latin_Real_Book_-_Complete_Song_Index.pdf?v=1781746893\" title=\"The Latin Real Book - Complete Song Index\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSong Index\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Tune: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Maria_Cervantes.pdf?v=1781746899\" title=\"The Latin Real Book - María Cervantes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaría Cervantes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease Note: Only available in C. Unfortunately, the printed versions of the Bb and Eb Latin Real Book are permanently out of print. To purchase a digital Bb version, visit: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Real Book Bb Edition Only\" href=\"https:\/\/www.halleonard.com\/product\/1739625\/the-latin-real-book-b-flat-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.halleonard.com\/product\/1739625\/the-latin-real-book-b-flat-edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ C","offer_id":44166635880639,"sku":"153","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Latin_Real_Book.jpg?v=1745479767","url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/products\/latin-real-book","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}