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West Africa is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in 1973 and first released on the Muse label.[1][2]

West Africa
Studio album by Willis Jackson
Released	1974
Recorded	October 22, 1973
Genre	Jazz
Label	Muse MR 5036
Willis Jackson chronology
Keep On Blowin' (1971) West Africa (1974) Headed and Gutted (1974)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[4]

Allmusic rated the album with 3 stars.[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Willis Jackson except where noted.

1. "West Africa" – 6:52
2. "A House Is Not a Home" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) – 5:15
3. "Fungii Mama" 4:07
4. "Don't Misunderstand" – 5:31
5. "The Head Tune" – 9:22
6. "I Love You Yes I Do" (Sally Nix, Henry Glover) – 4:13

Personnel

• Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone
• Ted Dunbar – guitar
• Mickey Tucker – organ, electric piano
• Bob Cranshaw – electric bass
• Freddie Waits – drums
• Richard Landrum – congas, percussion
• Sonny Morgan – percussion

References

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