The Jazz Real Book
Jay Sweet

The Jazz Real Book

No. of episodes
192
Latest episode
2026-07-19

Where can you listen?

In this podcast, Jazz History professor, biographer, musician, and popular podcaster Jay Sweet will help guide you through the tunes included in the Jazz Real Book. For decades, this book (often called "The Jazz Bible") has been a resource for jazz musicians looking to learn jazz standards and repertoire. This podcast will discuss essential recordings and details associated with the songs in the Jazz Real Book, the musicians who created the material, and the recordings that inspire jazz musicians and fans worldwide.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Jazz Real Book?

There are 192 episodes avaiable of The Jazz Real Book.

What is The Jazz Real Book about?

We have categorized The Jazz Real Book as:

  • Music
  • Music Commentary

Where can you listen to The Jazz Real Book?

The Jazz Real Book is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did The Jazz Real Book start?

The first episode of The Jazz Real Book that we have available was released 8 January 2024.

Who creates the podcast The Jazz Real Book?

The Jazz Real Book is produced and created by Jay Sweet.