New Pwoer Generation Exodus

The Exodus Wave album is the Sequential Dreams project’s eighth album release. Running at 79 minutes and 14 tracks, this Berlin-School of electronic music inspired instrumental cinematic electronic progressive rock album should appeal to lovers of classic electronic synthesizer sequences, rich ambio-tronic effects, layered melodic and harmonic pads and leads. Add rich guitar riffs and rhythms of former Tangerine Dream guitarist Bernhard Beibl and you’re set for a revival of some of the moods that defined an era and still inspire today.

Trombonist Slide Hampton, just 30 years old at the time of this octet session in Paris, had already developed into a forward-thinking arranger. Scoring a mix of standards and well-known jazz compositions for a group that included two trombones, two trumpets, tenor sax, baritone sax, bass, and drums, Hampton's stunning interpretation of "Exodus" (from the film of the same name) still sounds very fresh decades later. The brisk "Star Eyes" might suggest the so-called "cool" players of the 1950s, featuring excellent solos by trumpeter Richard Williams and bassist Butch Warren. Baritone saxophonist Jay Cameron shines in "Confirmation," while the leader explodes in a powerful rendition of "Moment's Notice".

Trombonist Slide Hampton, just 30 years old at the time of this octet session in Paris, had already developed into a forward-thinking arranger. Scoring a mix of standards and well-known jazz compositions for a group that included two trombones, two trumpets, tenor sax, baritone sax, bass, and drums, Hampton's stunning interpretation of "Exodus" (from the film of the same name) still sounds very fresh decades later. The brisk "Star Eyes" might suggest the so-called "cool" players of the 1950s, featuring excellent solos by trumpeter Richard Williams and bassist Butch Warren. Baritone saxophonist Jay Cameron shines in "Confirmation," while the leader explodes in a powerful rendition of "Moment's Notice".

Shodai: "This album has a bit of a conceptual edge to it. Nothing too obnoxious, just an idea that if we were to leave earth on a one way trip what we may go through emotionally. The idea built over time after seeing movies like Interstellar and discussions about possible missions to Mars".