Will Sumner - Ocean Street - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Will Sumner, originally from Minneapolis, is probably best known for his1980 classic surf jazz album Tropic Zone. It was a natural fit for him to relocate to Southern California a few decades back, where he has continued to a string of Smooth Jazz albums that always include his tropical and surf nuances. Will Sumner is a musician's musician; a virtuoso on guitar, piano, and violin, he lays down dense, complex jazz tracks with such ease and finesse without ever sounding like he's showing off or over-flexing his music chops. Sumner has also had is music included in many Film, Television and Advertising settings winning awards internationally.

Will Sumner, originally from Minneapolis, is probably best known for his 1980 classic surf jazz album Tropic Zone. It was a natural fit for him to relocate to Southern California a few decades back, where he has continued to a string of Smooth Jazz albums that always include his tropical and surf nuances. A virtuoso on guitar, piano, and violin, he lays down dense, complex jazz tracks with such ease and finesse without ever sounding like he's showing off or over-flexing his music chops. Will Sumner is a musician's musician. Ride The Wave is his latest.

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