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
Released	March 15, 2024 (2024-03-15)
Recorded	2023
Studio	Santa Barbara, California[1]
Genre	Jazz
Length	90:37
Label	Blue Note
Producer	Charles Lloyd
Charles Lloyd chronology
Trio: Sacred Thread (2022) The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow (2024)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	95/100[5]
Review scores
Source	Rating
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

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

• Charles Lloyd – tenor saxophone, flute^[11]
• Brian Blade – drums
• Larry Grenadier – bass
• Jason Moran – piano

Charts

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

1. "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. 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.