Ode to Super is an album by American saxophonist Jackie McLean featuring Gary Bartz recorded in 1973 and released on the SteepleChase label.[1][2]

Ode to Super
Studio album by Jackie McLean featuring Gary Bartz
Released	1973
Recorded	July 17, 1973 Soundtrack Studio in Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre	Jazz
Length	61:15
Label	SteepleChase SCS-1009
Producer	Nils Winther
Jackie McLean chronology
Altissimo (1973) Ode to Super (1973) A Ghetto Lullaby (1973)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 2½ stars and stated "This matchup between altoists Jackie McLean and Gary Bartz has always been a bit of a disappointment with the solos much stronger than the material ...A more suitable encore by the two greats is long overdue".[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[5]

Track listing

1. "Monks Dance" (Gary Bartz) - 6:32
2. "Ode to Super" (Billy Gault) - 8:20
3. "Great Rainstreet Blues" (Jackie McLean) - 10:10
4. "Watercircle" (Thomas Clausen) - 10:50
5. "Watercircle" [Take 6] (Clausen) - 5:37 Bonus track on CD reissue
6. "Red Cross" (Charlie Parker) - 7:45
7. "Red Cross" [Take 1] (Parker) - 12:01 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Jackie McLean, Gary Bartz – alto saxophone, vocals
• Thomas Clausen – piano
• Bo Stief – bass
• Alex Riel – drums

References