| Play What You Feel | |
| Type: | Live album |
| Artist: | The Clifford Jordan Big Band |
| Cover: | Play What You Feel.jpg |
| 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 |
| Chronology: | Clifford Jordan |
| Prev Title: | The Mellow Side of Clifford Jordan |
| Prev Year: | 1989-90 |
| Next Title: | Down Through the Years |
| Next Year: | 1991 |
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]
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".