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The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow

The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow is an album by jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd, recorded in the spring of 2023,[2] and released by Blue Note Records. The album also features Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Brian Blade.[3] The album received positive reception and is Charles Lloyd's first album since Vanished Gardens (2018).[4]

The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow
Studio album by
Charles Lloyd, Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Brian Blade
ReleasedMarch 15, 2024 (2024-03-15)
Recorded2023
StudioSanta Barbara, California[1]
GenreJazz
Length90:37
LabelBlue Note
ProducerCharles Lloyd
Charles Lloyd chronology
Trio: Sacred Thread
(2022) 		The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow
(2024)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic95/100[5]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [1]
The Guardian     [6]
Mojo     [7]
Uncut     [8]

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 95 out of 100 from six critic scores. John Fordham of The Guardian called the album "new and old material played by an all-star lineup".[6] Geraldine Wyckoff of OffBeat says the album, "stands as the shape of the jazz to come on this much anticipated release".[9] The album was selected by DownBeat critics in 2024 as their album of the year.[10]

Track listing

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  1. "Defiant, Tender Warrior" (Charles Lloyd, Jason Moran, and Larry Grenadier) – 4:15
  2. "The Lonely One" (Charles Lloyd) – 5:45
  3. "Monk's Dance" (Charles Lloyd and Jason Moran) – 6:50
  4. "The Water Is Rising" (Charles Lloyd) – 5:08
  5. "Late Bloom" (Charles Lloyd) – 1:02
  6. "Booker's Garden" (Charles Lloyd) – 8:07
  7. "The Ghost of Lady Day" (Charles Lloyd, Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Brian Blade) – 6:42
  8. "The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow" (Charles Lloyd) – 7:12
  9. "Beyond Darkness" (Charles Lloyd) – 7:19
  10. "Sky Valley, Spirit of the Forest" (Charles Lloyd) – 15:04
  11. "Balm In Gilead" (Charles Lloyd) – 3:06
  12. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (Charles Lloyd) – 2:50
  13. "When the Sun Comes Up, Darkness Is Gone" (Charles Lloyd) – 3:41
  14. "Cape to Cairo" (Charles Lloyd, Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Brian Blade) – 9:15
  15. "Defiant, Reprise; Homeward Dove" (Charles Lloyd) – 4:21

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart performance for The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[12] 200
Scottish Albums (OCC)[13] 63
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] 63
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[15] 68
UK Jazz & Blues Albums (OCC)[16] 2

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow". AllMusic. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "Charles Lloyd The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow". Blue Note Records. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Whitlock, Kevin. "Charles Lloyd returns with new album The Sky Will Be There Tomorrow on Blue Note". Jazzwise. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  4. ^ Jurkovic, Mike (March 11, 2024). "Charles Lloyd: The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow". All About Jazz. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  5. ^ "The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow by Charles Lloyd – Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Fordham, John. "Charles Lloyd: The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow review – sax legend shows no sign of slowing down". The Guardian. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  7. ^ "Mojo Magazine May 2024". Mojo. p. 89.
  8. ^ "Uncut Magazine April 2024". Uncut. p. 33.
  9. ^ Wyckoff, Geraldine. "Charles Lloyd: The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow (Blue Note Records)". OffBeat. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Charles Lloyd sweeps 72nd annual DownBeat Critics Poll". DownBeat.
  11. ^ Hochman, Steve. "Charles Lloyd's Illuminating The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow". Spin. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  12. ^ "Ultratop.be – Charles Lloyd – The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  13. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  14. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Charles Lloyd – The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  15. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  16. ^ "Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart Top 30". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
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