Play What You Feel
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| Play What You Feel | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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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]
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| 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]
