Hilary Kole - The Judy Garland Project (2015) Hi-Res

While never attempting to imitate Garland, Hilary tells Judy's story. This album cooks - swingin' jazz loaded with improvisation and solos, like a late-night set in a smoky Village jazz club. The ballads luxuriate you in washes of tone and texture, then wrap you in vocal and instrumental silks and satins.

This tribute album features jazz diva Hilary Cole's favorite songs by Judy Garland, with participation from pianist John Di Martino and other cutting-edge New York musicians.

Miranda Music proudly presents "Over the Rainbow" from the forthcoming album The Judy Garland Project, by Hilary Kole. The song was written by Harold Arlen & E.Y. "Yip" Harburg in the dark days of 1939, and this performance captures the complex emotional resonance of the song and uncovers new shades of meaning. Performed with the original opening verse, and highlighting a strikingly nuanced string arrangement composed and conducted by Kole herself, this video was filmed live in the studio by Bill Westmoreland. Produced by Richard Barone. Mastered by Roger Lian Mastering. Look for the album on Miranda Music in 2016.