What makes Times Are Changing by Freddie Hubbard notable?

This album is notable for marking Hubbard's continued evolution as a trumpeter and bandleader, incorporating elements of Latin jazz and contemporary sounds. It received positive critical reception, highlighting his ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes while maintaining his signature style. By 1989, Freddie Hubbard was an established figure in jazz, known for his pioneering contributions to hard bop and post-bop. 'Times Are Changing' came during a period when he was exploring more melodic and lyrical expressions after decades of influencing the genre since his debut in the 1960s.

Who is Times Are Changing for?

Times Are Changing works well if you're into consistent mid-tempo flow, soulful melodies for relaxation and steady rhythms for focus.

How many songs are on Times Are Changing?

Times Are Changing has 7 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Times Are Changing

Freddie Hubbard · 1989

42 min · 7 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of hard-bop and smooth jazz, showcasing intricate trumpet work over rich harmonic landscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Spanish Rose — The track opens the album with a compelling blend of lush melodies and intricate rhythms, setting the tone for Hubbard's expressive trumpet work.
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Times ’r Changin’ — This title track encapsulates the album's theme, featuring poignant solos that reflect on the passage of time and change in musical styles.
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Fragile — A standout ballad, this piece showcases Hubbard's softer side, delivering emotive playing that highlights his lyricism and technical prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Hubbard's blend of hard-bop and smooth jazz creates a distinct sound while exploring various rhythms and textures.

What we noticed

The album opens with a vibrant track featuring intricate trumpet lines that set a lively tone, followed by a more melodic piece that introduces softer textures.
Each track showcases a different rhythmic feel, with several incorporating Latin influences, particularly evident in 'Corazon Amplio' and 'Sabrosa'.
The final track, 'Fragile', slows down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's journey.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

consistent mid-tempo flow
soulful melodies for relaxation
steady rhythms for focus
inviting warmth for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced excitement
seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context: By 1989, Freddie Hubbard was an established figure in jazz, known for his pioneering contributions to hard bop and post-bop. 'Times Are Changing' came during a period when he was exploring more melodic and lyrical expressions after decades of influencing the genre since his debut in the 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors: Lee Morgan· Donald Byrd· Art Farmer