"FAITH IN YOU" the single from the album "OUR PURPOSE" is available here and all streaming platforms worldwide (go to LISTEN on this website)
Performance enjoyed September 13,2025 at Yoshi's
the album release celebration touched everybody
The New Album was designed to uplift and raise our spirits is entiled: "OUR PURPOSE"- We serve love by turning intention into action, and in doing so, become instruments of peace and renewal. Our purpose is to uplift, connect, and heal by sharing love through every action, word, and creative offering.
The Joy Protocol Ensemble
Richard Howell & the Joy Protocol Ensemble bring music that uplifts, inspires, and unites. With heart, soul, and joy at its core, this music radiates warmth and connection—reminding us of the beauty of being human together.
Led by saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Richard Howell, this powerhouse group includes Jack West, Frank Martin, Jenny Scheinman, Gary Brown, Lily Stern, Art Khu, David Frazier, Ian Dogole, Adrian Areas, and Elé Howell. Each member brings passion, soul, and serious talent—creating an unforgettable sound that’s as healing as it is electrifying.
in Harmony (bonus Track) from the album OUR PURPOSE RH & JPE
RICHARD HOWELL & THE JOY PROTOCOL ENSEMBLE
This is a song we had an absolute blast recording. The rhythmic conversation between a 6/8 feel and a four-beat pulse wasn’t a challenge—it was a gift. Though we never performed it live and chose not to include it on the Read more
This is a song we had an absolute blast recording. The rhythmic conversation between a 6/8 feel and a four-beat pulse wasn’t a challenge—it was a gift. Though we never performed it live and chose not to include it on the album, the performance was so alive, so full of spirit, that we decided to archive it as a bonus track. It’s too powerful not to share.
Like everything we do, this piece carries a clear intention: to bring people together, to uplift spirits, and to remind us that love, joy, and happiness are not luxuries—they are essential, and they are acts of resistance. Especially now.
Proclamation:
In a historic move to uplift the global spirit and counteract the overwhelming negativity and division currently facing the world, the Department of H.O.W.E.L.L. is enacting a new policy: The Joy Protocol. Effective immediately, it will be a MANDATE ON HAPPINESS for all citizens to actively seek and practice happiness and joy in their daily lives.
The Department of H.O.W.E.L.L., founded on the core principles of Happiness, Opportunity, Wellness, Equality, Love, and Laughter, recognizes that collective joy is essential for healing, unity, and social progress. Under The Joy Protocol, every individual is required to engage in activities that foster emotional well-being, embrace positive social connections, and contribute to the collective happiness of the global community.
This mandate will be enforced with guidance and support for those in need, ensuring that no one is left behind in this global movement toward a brighter, more connected future. The Joy Protocol empowers individuals, families, and communities to prioritize joy as a tool for resistance against negativity, a catalyst for peace, and a universal force for good.
Let joy become our shared responsibility and unifying force. And remember—follow the joy, or risk being blissfully overwhelmed by its contagious power!