Home / Music / What is the origin of The Real Book?Music linernotes album music bill-evansWhat is the origin of The Real Book?The Real Book started as an illegal jazz compilation made by Berklee students in the mid-1970s. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What label released Kayo Dot's A Taste of Ashes?Next What is the full title of Kasai Allstars' album Ohia?