Leticia Hernandez
From an early age, Leticia discovered her passion for singing in her hometown of Phoenix, AZ. With a versatile style that spans Jazz, Soul, Funk, Mariachi, Tejano, Tropical, and Top 40, she gained significant experience in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, performing with a 22-piece orchestra and numerous bands. Leticia has collaborated with renowned musicians, including Bill Tillman and Joseph Vincelli. Her studio work includes producing an 18-track album of original music with Grammy-winning producers: Madukwu Chinwah (Erykah Badu), Chris Godbey (Kirk Franklin), Jerome Harmon aka JROC the Ghost (Timbaland). Leticia returned to Phoenix, where she teamed up with Jay Soto to create Soléti, a culmination of her diverse musical journey.
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Jay Soto is an award-winning guitarist and recording artist. He's performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in the Smooth Jazz industry, including Jeff Lorber, Paul Brown, Jeffrey Osbourne, Gregg Karukas, Everette Harp to name a few. In 2008, he landed a #2 national radio hit on the coveted US Billboard charts. He’s also a composer, songwriter, producer, pianist, vocalist and music instructor. His music is heard on Smooth Jazz radio stations across the country, was featured on the HBO mega-hit TV show, "Sex and the City” and has been a favorite on the Weather Channel. He was also a grand finalist in Guitar Center’s national “Guitarmageddon” guitar competition in 2004, ending up as one of the top 6 guitarists out of thousands of players.
Jay Soto
Soléti is a musical duo consisting of award-winning, Billboard chart-topping, musicians: Leticia Hernandez (singer) and Jay Soto (guitarist). They complete this mesmerizing musical act with their renditions of hits in multiple styles, including classy R&B, Smooth Jazz and Yacht Rock. Soléti is now booking for shows and events nationwide.
Jay currently plays every Friday evening at the famous Wigwam Resort in Lichfield Park, AZ. as one of the longest running showcase in the west valley. 18 years!
Testimonials
"I watched them during sound check with my husband and I got chills when they started playing. "
Jersey
Phoenix, Az
"This duo of Soléti is incredible. The blues, Jazz, and R&B mix is a welcomed breath of fresh air in a somewhat stale music scene. Vocals are beautiful & Fresh, and Guitarist absolutely smokes. Definitely catch them live if you are able to! 10/10"
Mike Beaver - Owner of The Beaver
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"My heart is still beating. . . "
DJ Dave - DJ Greek God on IG
Phoenix, Az
Phoenix, Az
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"Soléti is simply incredible! Leticia is the most amazing live vocalist I've ever heard, and Jay plays better than the original songs! They both have something special."
Tim Tafoya - Owner of The Elixir Bar & Restaurant
Goodyear, Az