Surprise Chef, Ben Hackett

Surprise Chef and Ben Hackett bring their cinematic instrumental soundscapes to San Diego for a live concert performance at Quartyard.

Hailing from Australia, Surprise Chef performs instrumental music that draws from nineteen-seventies film scores, jazz funk, and the foundations of hip hop. The quartet builds mood through arrangements that utilize time and space, establishing a sound shaped by releases such as All News Is Good News, Daylight Savings, and the fourth album Superb. Their work has reached global audiences through international touring, soundtrack placements, and radio airplay, expanding the possibilities of contemporary instrumental composition.

Quartyard hosts this evening of jazz in San Diego, presenting an opportunity to hear these compositions performed live on stage. The concert brings together listeners interested in contemporary instrumental music and cinematic soundscapes within an outdoor venue setting.