World's Greatest Fake Book

This was the first fake book Sher Music Co. ever published, and more than 40 years later people still tell us it's their favorite one of them all! 

Our intention was to amass all the great jazz compositions that the old Real Book missed and publish them in a single, accurate book. We were particularly happy to be able to include some of the best songs by the masters of contemporary jazz – Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, Russell Ferrante, Jaco Pastorius, Richie Beirach, Wayne Shorter, etc., and to get their approval of our transcriptions. 

In addition, the owners of all of the songs have received ongoing royalties since the year The World’s Greatest Fake Book was published. This was an important first for fake books, and another reason the Sher Music Co. has been considered the best since day one.

Includes songs transcribed exactly as recorded by: 

• Chick Corea

• Herbie Hancock

• Yellowjackets

• Weather Report

• Art Blakey

• McCoy Tyner

• John Scofield

• Bobby Hutcherson

• Freddie Hubbard

• Manhattan Transfer

• Jim Hall

• Jimmy Heath

• Richie Beirach

• George Cables

• George Duke

• Bill Evans

• John Coltrane

...and many more! 

Spiral-bound, 496 pages, Index of Songs.

Sample Tune: Serengeti

Endorsements: 

“Very true to the original music. Great for any students of jazz.”
— Chick Corea

“This is the most carefully conceived fake book I've ever seen.”
— George Cables

“An impressive work throughout, setting high standards.”
— Jazz Educators Journal

“I'm very impressed with the overall quality. I find myself using it a lot.”
— Mike Nock

“I predict great and lasting success for the book. It will be a standard.”
— Jon Hendricks