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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 15, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Studio | Santa Barbara, California[1] | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 90:37 | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
| Producer | Charles Lloyd | |||
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Critical reception
| 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
- "Defiant, Tender Warrior" (Charles Lloyd, Jason Moran, and Larry Grenadier) – 4:15
- "The Lonely One" (Charles Lloyd) – 5:45
- "Monk's Dance" (Charles Lloyd and Jason Moran) – 6:50
- "The Water Is Rising" (Charles Lloyd) – 5:08
- "Late Bloom" (Charles Lloyd) – 1:02
- "Booker's Garden" (Charles Lloyd) – 8:07
- "The Ghost of Lady Day" (Charles Lloyd, Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Brian Blade) – 6:42
- "The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow" (Charles Lloyd) – 7:12
- "Beyond Darkness" (Charles Lloyd) – 7:19
- "Sky Valley, Spirit of the Forest" (Charles Lloyd) – 15:04
- "Balm In Gilead" (Charles Lloyd) – 3:06
- "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (Charles Lloyd) – 2:50
- "When the Sun Comes Up, Darkness Is Gone" (Charles Lloyd) – 3:41
- "Cape to Cairo" (Charles Lloyd, Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Brian Blade) – 9:15
- "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 (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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