JSS-One night in Madrid

DVD
Frontiers
2010

This show was recorded on April 18th, 2009 towards the end of the band's world tour. Having played with Yngwie Malmsteen, Journey, Talisman and many other projects it's safe to say that vocalist Jeff Scott Soto has been a very man over the last two and a half decades and he shows no signs of slowing down. If this particular show is any indication of his shows in Europe then it would be obvious that Soto has a loyal fan base perhaps more so on that side of Atlantic. Soto and his band knock out twenty tracks with more entries leaning towards his lighter material. His backing back is superb and extremely tight. The overall sound of the DVD is very sharp and consistent. The camerawork is steady and focuses on the action. I always enjoy a DVD that shows the audience because a large of the live show is seeing the reactions of the audience. The is particular audience was very into the show. Jeff Scott Soto has the kind of voice that never seems to quit. He sounds every bit as good today as he did over twenty years. I don't know what he does to keep his vocal chords in tip top shape, but whatever it is it sure works. It does matter if it's a rocker or a ballad Soto hits everything perfectly. I can't say I was totally thrilled by his choice to do a funky medley as his closer and several audience members looked like they would have preferred a heavier selection too. However Soto hits every note and there are some very high notes to hit on these selections so he was impressive in that respect. For fans this is a must show because JSS are right on all through a fairly long and varied set.