Topsy – Standard Book is an album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard recorded in December 1989 and released on the Japanese Alfa Jazz label.Discogs Listing It features performances by Hubbard, Benny Green, Carl Allen, Rufus Reid and Kenny Garrett.
Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states "the music is often more mellow than one might hope, even when uptempo. It's a pleasing but not essential release."Yanow, S. [ Allmusic Review] accessed 19 June 2009.
Track listing "Topsy" (Edgar Battle, Eddie Durham) - 5:17 "Caravan" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Juan Tizol) - 10:47 "As Time Goes By" (Herman Hupfeld) - 6:06 "Cherokee" (Ray Noble) - 5:42 "Manhã de Carnaval = Black Orpheus" (Luiz Bonfá) - 6:25 "Love Me or Leave Me" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) - 7:51 "All of You" (Cole Porter) - 6:08 "Golden Earrings" (Victor Young) - 6:45 "Lament (J. J. Johnson) - 7:53
Personnel Freddie Hubbard - trumpet Kenny Garrett - alto saxophone on 2, 4 & 6 only Benny Green - piano Rufus Reid - bass Carl Allen - drums
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