Topsy – Standard Book is an album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard recorded in December 1989 and released on the Japanese Alfa Jazz label.[3] It features performances by Hubbard, Benny Green, Carl Allen, Rufus Reid and Kenny Garrett.
| Topsy - Standard Book | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1990 | |||
| Recorded | December 10–11, 1989 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Alfa Records | |||
| Freddie Hubbard chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [2] |
Reception
editThe 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."[4]
Track listing
edit- "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
edit- Freddie Hubbard - trumpet
- Kenny Garrett - alto saxophone on 2, 4 & 6 only
- Benny Green - piano
- Rufus Reid - bass
- Carl Allen - drums
References
edit- ^ Allmusic Review
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 733. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ Discogs Listing
- ^ Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed 19 June 2009.