Play What You Feel

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.

Reception
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".

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