“The Duets Collection, Vol. 1″contains Jeff Scott Sotos favorite songs

Acclaimed rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto has announced the release of his next solo project, “The Duets Collection, Vol. 1” on October 8, 2021. For this album, Soto wanted to do a career retrospective and re-record some of his favorite songs from his storied career, but with the twist that he invited friends to join him on duets of said songs.

Using the down time from his normally relentless touring activity due to the worldwide pandemic, renowned vocalist Jeff Scott Soto decided to create a very special album which pays tribute to some of the classic songs he has recorded over the course of his storied career. But, rather than simple re-records, he wanted to make the album something special, unique. So, not only did he re-record these songs with his musical friends Jorge Salan, Howie Simon (guitars), Leo Mancini (guitars), Tony Dickinson (bass) and Edu Cominato (drums), but he called in some of his fellow rock friends/vocalists to create a unique DUETS album. With the likes of Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse, W.E.T.), Dino Jelusick (Animal Drive, Dirty Shirley), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Johnny Gioeli (Hardline), Deen Castronovo (Revolution Saints, Journey), Nathan James (Inglorious), Russell Allen (Symphony X), Renan Zonta (Electric Mob), Mats Leven (Candlemass, TSO), BJ (Spektra, SOTO), and Aliro Netto (Shaman, Queen Extravaganza), this is an amazing international affair.

The track listing alone will surely make any JSS fan excited, much less hearing the final product. Where can you get such an amazing list of singers and songs all in the same place?

JSS says, “It was a DREAM to cast these voices and I am so amped for you to hear the results…”

Jeff Scott Soto adds, “Before anything else, let me preface this and every song on the Duets Collection, I’m with everyone, in that nothing replaces or betters a classic original version of most songs in history! The purpose of this album is to celebrate the 3 decades of music I’ve already left behind with some of my favorite singers and best buddies in the biz.

That being said, I gleefully bestow upon you a song that was part of my starting point as a professional singer. Just turning 19 in late 1984, I sang and co-wrote this classic gem with Yngwie, Don’t Let It End. Dino Jelusick is one of the greatest new singers out there today, I selected him and only him to cover this song as his voice is perfect for it…and he proved me right!

With my longtime drummer Edu Cominato and me on keys, I brought on the one guitarist I knew would encapsulate the original with respect and precision, Howie Simon.

As with every song on this album, it’s not about trying to match or better a moment in time, it’s about celebrating the many moments I’ve been fortunate to own. I hope you enjoy it as much I did making it!”

Tracklist:

Livin’ The Life (Rock Star) with Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse/W.E.T.)
Don’t Let It End (Yngwie Malmsteen) – with Dino Jelusick
Mysterious (Talisman) – with Eric Martin (Mr. Big)
Believe in Me (JSS) – with Nathan James (Inglorious)
Coming Home (Soul Sirkus) – with Deen Castronovo (Revolution Saints, Journey)
I’ll Be Waiting (Talisman) – with Alirio Netto (Shaman, Queen Extravaganza)
Callin’ All Girls (Eyes) – with Russell Allen (Symphony X, Allen/Lande)
Colour My XTC (Talisman) – with Renan Zonta (Electric Mob)
Warrior (Axel Rudi Pell) – with Johnny Gioeli (Hardline, Axel Rudi Pell)
Holding On (JSS) – with BJ (SOTO, Spektra)
Again 2 B Found (Humanimal) – with Mats Leven (Candlemass, Trans-Siberian Orchestra)