Soothing Sounds: Surf & Sea offers up calm instrumentals to soothe and relax, aided by the series" signature addition of nature sounds. In this case, the crash of waves and wind on the beach are included in the background of the tracks. The music has some variety, with a few different styles showing up over the course of the disc. "Sailing" has a bossa nova feel and "Sea Shells" features a soprano sax lead that owes more than a little to Kenny G., but the key to enjoying Surf & Sea rests on whether listeners will enjoy the mix of beach ambiance along with the simple and peaceful instrumentals. ~ Wade Kergan