Name: Education and Recreation
Brand: Surprise Chef

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Bonus disc: No

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BCR126CD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-10-14

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349223012620

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

BCR126LP

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0349223012613

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Artist

Surprise Chef

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Big Crown

Big Crown Records is a Brooklyn based independent record label started in 2016 by Leon Michels & Danny Akalepse. With a focus on soul, funk, and R&B music, Big Crown has quickly gained recognition for its high-quality releases and commitment to preserving the sound of classic genres.

The label's founders, Leon Michels and Danny Akalepse, bring decades of experience in the music industry to their work at Big Crown. Michels is a renowned producer and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with artists such as Lee Fields and Sharon Jones. Akalepse is a respected DJ and collector known for his deep knowledge of rare records.

Since its inception, Big Crown Records has released albums from an impressive roster of talented artists including *Lee Fields*, *The Shacks*, *Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band*, and many more. The label prides itself on working closely with its artists to create unique and authentic music that resonates with listeners.

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Surprise Chef is a talented and innovative artist who has made a significant impact in the music industry. With their unique blend of soul, funk, and jazz, Surprise Chef creates captivating melodies that resonate with listeners around the world.
Their passion for music is evident in every note they play, and their dedication to their craft shines through in each composition. Surprise Chef's ability to seamlessly fuse different genres together sets them apart from other artists, making their sound truly one-of-a-kind.
With a growing fan base and an impressive discography, Surprise Chef continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a musician. Their captivating performances leave audiences wanting more, and their commitment to creating meaningful music ensures that they will remain at the forefront of the industry for years to come.

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Surprise Chef’s music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilize time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world. The quintet’s distinct sound pulls from 70s film scores, the funkier side of jazz, and the samples that form the foundation of hip hop. They push the boundaries of instrumental soul and funk with their own approach honed by countless hours in the studio, studying the masters, and perhaps most importantly, the “tyranny of distance” that dictates a unique perspective to their music.

Hailing from just outside of Melbourne, Australia their first two albums, All News Is Good News and Daylight Savings amassed a die-hard fanbase and brought their sound from their home studio to every corner of the globe. The band is now signed to Big Crown Records, joining a lineage of contemporary and classic sounds that have influenced Surprise Chef’s music since their formation in 2017.

On new album Education and Recreation, tracks like “Velodrome” pair chunky drums with an earworm synth line that has all the making of something you would find on an Ultimate Breaks and Beats compilation while numbers like “Iconoclasts” show their knack for tasteful use of space. From the crushing intro of “Suburban Breeze” to the floaty mellow bop of “Spring’s Theme” Surprise Chef has weaved together an album that takes you through peaks and valleys of emotion and provides a vivid soundtrack that will pull you deeper into your imagination. There is a beauty in the vast space for interpretation of instrumental music and they are adding a modern classic to the canon with this new album. Turn on the record and enjoy the ride, wherever it may take you.

Education and Recreation

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Discover Education and Recreation by Surprise Chef on Big Crown. Limited Edition LP, CD available. A modern classic pushing instrumental soul boundaries.