The Sound of Summer Running is a 1998 studio album by jazz bassist Marc Johnson released by Verve Records.

It features an all-star Quartet with guitarists Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell, and John Zorn's frequent drummer Joey Baron.

[3][4] Scott Yanow, writing for Allmusic, awarded the album three stars out of five, stating: This date is a surprisingly mellow and melodic affair, particularly when one considers the personnel (bassist Marc Johnson, both Bill Frisell and Pat Metheny on guitars and drummer Joey Baron).

The overall results are pleasing and relaxed music that falls a little bit short of being the classic date one might expect; more fire was needed.JazzTimes critic Bill Milkowski, in his review of the album wrote: "... Johnson’s Verve debut is bound to send ripples of excitement through the guitar community.

"[6] The Buffalo News review by Jeff Simon noted, "Irresistible -- a sunbath of a disc by the great bassist that somehow managed to pair guitarists Bill Frisell and Pat Metheny in music virtually impossible to dislike...