Name: Education & Recreation by Surprise Chef
Brand: Surprise Chef
SKU: 349223012637
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Rendered with uncluttered clarity, Surprise Chef’s savvy instrumentals prompt the listen to pay closer attention. That’s especially true of the Melbourne jazz/soul ensemble’s third album, which showcases their sample-ready breaks and soundtrack-esque vibe studies in digestible three- or four-minute portions. “Conversation Piece” pairs snappy drums with rippling piano, stuttered xylophone, and a concise guitar line to allow for plenty of open space before some choice woodwinds come into play. Despite having no vocals, these self-produced tracks are total earworms: Observe the squiggly synth hook urging on lead single “Velodrome,” or the dusty groove that emerges halfway through “Iconoclasts.” Surprise Chef has clearly done their homework, poring over the back-catalog nooks and crannies of funk-minded labels like Stones Throw and Daptone. That makes Education & Recreation aptly titled indeed: You can hear the players drawing on decades’ worth of crate-digging wisdom and simply having a lot of fun with it.

1. A1 Bakery Pledge of Allegiance

by Surprise Chef

Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Performer: Hudson Whitlock
Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Piano: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Vibraphone: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Composer: Andrew Congues
Jethro Curtin
Lachlan Stuckey
Carl Lindeberg; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production
Music Publisher: Self Published; Other

2. Grinners Circle

by Surprise Chef

Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Percussion: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Performer: Hudson Whitlock
Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Vibraphone: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Wurlitzer: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Composer: Andrew Congues
Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Carl Lindeberg; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production
Music Publisher: Self Published; Other

3. Velodrome

by Surprise Chef

Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Percussion: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Performer: Hudson Whitlock
Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Piano: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Vibraphone: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Composer: Carl Lindeberg
Andrew Congues
Jethro Curtin
Lachlan Stuckey; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production

4. Suburban Breeze

by Surprise Chef

Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Flute: Erica Tucceri; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Organ: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Percussion: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Performer: Hudson Whitlock
Erica Tucceri
Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Piano: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Composer: Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Carl Lindeberg
Andrew Congues; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production
Music Publisher: Self Published; Other

5. Conversation Piece

by Surprise Chef

Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Flute: Erica Tucceri; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Percussion: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Performer: Hudson Whitlock
Erica Tucceri
Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Piano: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Vibraphone: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Composer: Carl Lindeberg
Andrew Congues
Jethro Curtin
Lachlan Stuckey
Hudson Whitlock; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production
Music Publisher: Self Published; Other

6. Iconoclasts

by Surprise Chef

Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Percussion: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Performer: Hudson Whitlock
Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Piano: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Composer: Carl Lindeberg
Andrew Congues
Jethro Curtin
Lachlan Stuckey
Hudson Whitlock
Henry Jenkins; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production
Music Publisher: Self Published; Other

7. Money Music

by Surprise Chef

Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Percussion: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Performer: Hudson Whitlock
Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Piano: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Vibraphone: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Composer: Andrew Congues
Jethro Curtin
Lachlan Stuckey
Carl Lindeberg; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production
Music Publisher: Self Published; Other

8. Spring's Theme

by Surprise Chef

Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Organ: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Percussion: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Performer: Hudson Whitlock
Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Vibraphone: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Composer: Lachlan Stuckey
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg
Jethro Curtin; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production

9. Together Again

by Surprise Chef

Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Clavinet: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Performer: Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Composer: Jethro Curtin
Lachlan Stuckey
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production
Music Publisher: Self Publidshed; Other

10. Winter’s Theme

by Surprise Chef

Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Chimes: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Performer: Hudson Whitlock
Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Piano: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Vibraphone: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Composer: Jethro Curtin
Lachlan Stuckey
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production
Music Publisher: Self Published; Other

11. Ten & Two

by Surprise Chef

Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Clavinet: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Percussion: Hudson Whitlock; Performer
Performer: Hudson Whitlock
Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Vibraphone: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Composer: Jethro Curtin
Lachlan Stuckey
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production
Music Publisher: Self Published; Other

12. Goldie’s Lullaby

by Surprise Chef

Primary Artist: Surprise Chef; Main Performer
Bass: Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Drums: Andrew Congues; Performer
Guitar: Lachlan Stuckey; Performer
Organ: Jethro Curtin; Performer
Performer: Lachlan Stuckey
Jethro Curtin
Andrew Congues
Carl Lindeberg; Performer
Composer: Andrew Congues
Jethro Curtin
Lachlan Stuckey
Carl Lindeberg; Composer
Producer: Henry Jenkins; Production
Music Publisher: Self Published; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 12 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

R&B, Soul

Label

Big Crown Records

Music Distribution Service

Secretly Canadian Distribution

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 13, 2022

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

349223012637

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Education & Recreation

1. A1 Bakery Pledge of Allegiance

2. Grinners Circle

3. Velodrome

4. Suburban Breeze

5. Conversation Piece

6. Iconoclasts

7. Money Music

8. Spring's Theme

9. Together Again

10. Winter’s Theme

11. Ten & Two

12. Goldie’s Lullaby

Technical Specifications

Education & Recreation

Product information

Release options

1. A1 Bakery Pledge of Allegiance

2. Grinners Circle

3. Velodrome

4. Suburban Breeze

5. Conversation Piece

6. Iconoclasts

7. Money Music

8. Spring's Theme

9. Together Again

10. Winter’s Theme

11. Ten & Two

12. Goldie’s Lullaby

Technical Specifications