Charles Lloyd
Tenor Sax Solo on
Verdilac

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Charles Lloyd's second tenor saxophone solo arrives later in the recording, following a shift in tonality from B to A major and a slight increase in tempo to 166 BPM. Entering at approximately 4:29, this second statement spans about 34 seconds and offers a contrasting perspective on the material. The change in key and tempo gives this solo a different energy from Lloyd's first improvisation, and his playing responds accordingly with fresh melodic ideas that reflect both the altered harmonic landscape and the momentum built during the track's extended journey.

Charles Lloyd was 33 to 34 years old at the time.