Head To the Sky (1973)

Zanzibar
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Zanzibar (instrumental)**+[13:01](E. Lobo): Jazz instrumental augmented by Afro-Carribean style vocal improvisation. Latin percussion is the foundation that spans across the whole track. An ambitious guitar solo, spirited trumpet solo and a cool organ solo are all uplifting. Philip Bailey exhibits his percussion prowess and does not disappoint. Alto saxophone layered on the top toward the end adds a nice touch.
Also of note: Clocking in at just over 13 minutes, Zanzibar is the longest EW&F song featured on any album, but despite the length, this song goes through enough changes as well as captures the ability of each musician that it doesn't get redundant.

Head to the Sky album