Ode to Super
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]
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| 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 | |||
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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]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
Track listing
- "Monks Dance" (Gary Bartz) - 6:32
- "Ode to Super" (Billy Gault) - 8:20
- "Great Rainstreet Blues" (Jackie McLean) - 10:10
- "Watercircle" (Thomas Clausen) - 10:50
- "Watercircle" [Take 6] (Clausen) - 5:37 Bonus track on CD reissue
- "Red Cross" (Charlie Parker) - 7:45
- "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
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References
- Jackie McLean discography accessed March 13, 2015
- SteepleChase Records discography, accessed March 17, 2015
- Yanow, S., Allmusic Review accessed March 13, 2015
- Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 136. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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