Surprise Chef

Surprise Chef creates atmospheric, instrumental jazz-funk with influences from 1970s soundtracks, funky jazz, and hip-hop samples. Their distinctive sound comes from endless hours in the studio, studying the great masters, and a unique perspective shaped by their geographic distance. The band describes their music as “moody shades of instrumental jazz-funk,” where sharp drums, infectious keys, rhythmic guitar in the style of Studio One, and flute lines reminiscent of Blue Note come together. Last year, Surprise Chef performed at London Calling, and on Tuesday, September 16, they will return to Amsterdam for their own headline show at Tolhuistuin.