P. Ramlee to Orang Ulu folk: 'The Malaysian Real Book' compiles music for the masses

'The Malaysian Real Book' music project, which overcame numerous pandemic disruptions, represents a community initiative to compile, document, transcribe and present an extensive repertoire of Malaysian jazz and popular music. Photo: Handout

The Malaysian Real Book project, which was launched recently as a physical book and digital release, showcases the diverse composers and pioneers in the early Malaysian music scene while also spotlighting new generation composers and songwriters.

This music book "database", which overcame numerous pandemic disruptions, represents a community initiative to compile, document, transcribe and present an extensive repertoire of Malaysian jazz and popular music. It offers an anthology of playable sheet music that will benefit music enthusiasts, students and professionals.