I had to bring up the song Aja again to hear the solo. I had the album and always slipped that song because its so drawn out and boring. Wayne is an incredible player but unfortunately had little to play against on that solo.
I agree. After Shorter's death I tracked down and played Aja just to remind myself of his solo. It slightly improved a mediocre song.
On the other hand, listen to this solo from Miles's "In a Silent Way":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHesqaMhh34&t=1650s.
Miles starts playing directly afterward.
I like the Aja album ok, but I always prefer the more guitar-driven era of Steely Dan.