Jazzy Checkpoint II (2) (Episode 36)

Welcome to Episode 36 of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben makes this episode an all-jazz episode of the Musical Circle called Jazzy Checkpoint II as a part of the Jazzy Checkpoint Series. This is the 2nd showcase episode of the Jazzy Checkpoint Pillar of Harmony which is a staple and pillar of the Musical Circle. Ben talks about the increase of support he has gotten over the past month, including last week where Ben mentions that he did a LIVE bonus episode of the Musical Circle which went really well. Ben announces also that he will do another LIVE bonus episode of the Musical Circle tomorrow on Rainbow Radio Wales which will not be on Spotify. Ben continues by mentioning another bonus episode called Musical Mixtape 3 which will be released on Spotify and other music apps this Saturday, August 31st. These are all jazz songs in this episode, so here are all the songs in order:

1. Age of Ascent - Kokoroko (2022)

2. Long Way Back - The Jazztronauts (from the 2022 album Out of the Night)

3. Keeper - Nubiyan Twist featuring CHERISE (from the 2021 EP Freedom Fables)

4. Quest for Coin - Ezra Collective (2019)

5. Captured Time - Portico Quartet (from the 2022 EP Next Stop)

6. Quantum Soul - Keith Andrew (2022)

7. Let it Flow - Grover Washington Jr. (from the 1980 album Winelight)

8. Dreambend - Kessoncoda (from the 2024 album Outerstate)

9. Free My Skin - Steam Down (2019)

10. Rye Lane Shuffle - Moses Boyd (2016)

11. Natural Movement - Matthew Halsall (from the 2023 album An Ever-Clearing View)

12. Still Waters - Jasmine Myra (from the 2024 album Rising)

13. Lonely Streets - Joey Alexander (from the 2020 album Warna)

14. Mission Statement - Julius Rodriguez (from the 2024 album Evergreen)

15. Chillaxin' - Euge Groove (from the 2004 album Feels Just Right)

16. Wind Parade - Jordan Rakei (2020)

17. Chasing The Drum - A COLORS SHOW - Yussef Dayes (2023)

18. Avenue - Paul Taylor (from the year 2000 album Undercover)

19. Songbird - Kenny G (from the 1986 album Duotones)

20. Heather - Billy Cobham (from the 1974 album Crosswinds)

The Musical Circle returns with the next episode, September 5th, 2024 with the title, "1st Anniversary of the Musical Circle"

Credits:

Special Thanks as always to the following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, John, Michael, Alex, Melissa, Tristen, my dog James, and another shoutout to my friend Laisha who I hope is doing great, and another special thank you to everyone who has listened or listening to the Musical Circle.

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Executive Producer: Ben Charles

Produced and Directed by: Ben Charles