Play What You Feel is a live album by saxophonist Clifford Jordan's Big Band which was recorded in New York City in 1990 and released on the Mapleshade label in 1997.[1][2][3][4]

Play What You Feel
Live album by The Clifford Jordan Big Band
Released	1997
Recorded	December 25–31, 1990
Venue	Condon's, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	69:36
Label	Mapleshade MHS 512629A
Producer	Clifford Jordan, Pierre Sprey
Clifford Jordan chronology
The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan (1989-90) Play What You Feel (1997) Down Through the Years (1991)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[6]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow observed: "In 1990, tenor-saxophonist Clifford Jordan achieved one of his lifetime goals and formed a big band. They recorded a demo in December, 1990, that helped land them a record deal ... The music on Play What You Feel, which was originally the demo, was released for the first time in 1997. The 16-piece orchestra, which includes many of Jordan's friends and longtime associates, was loose but tight, featuring strong solos, spirited ensembles and colorful straight-ahead arrangements ... all of the selections are fun and swinging. This is a highly recommended if little-known gem that makes one happy that Clifford Jordan was able to achieve his goal".[5]

Track listing

Personnel

• Clifford Jordan – tenor saxophone, bandleader
• Joe Gardner, Dean Pratt, Dizzy Reece, Don Sickler – trumpet
• Benny Powell – trombone
• Kiane Zawadi – trombone, euphonium
• Charles Davis, John Jenkins - alto saxophone
• Junior Cook, Lou Orenstein, Willie Williams – tenor saxophone
• Robert Eldridge – baritone saxophone
• Ronnie Mathews – piano
• Ed Howard – bass
• Tommy Campbell – drums

References