Hilary Kole - The Judy Garland Project (2016)

Hilary Kole, on this stunningly fresh collection of performances of songs from the well-worn repertoire of Judy Garland, reveals and brings new life to the emotional core of each tune while revealing herself as a consummate interpreter. A goddess, wielding lightning bolts of electricity and emotion that break through the clouds and reach our very souls. While never attempting to imitate Garland, she succeeds in telling Judy’s story — relaying the joy of falling in love, the hope that love will prevail, the heartbreak when love fails. And most importantly, the gathering of the will and desire to pick oneself up again to give it one more try.
Accompanied by pianist John DiMartino, bassist Paul Gill, and drummer Aaron Kimmel, this album cooks. These are swingin' jazz interpretations, 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.

TRACKLIST

1. Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart (4:12)
2. The Boy Next Door (4:14)
3. Just In Time (2:55)
4. You Made Me Love You (4:59)
5. Stompin' At The Savoy (3:34)
6. The Man That Got Away (4:21)
7. A Cottage For Sale (6:28)
8. I Wish I Were In Love Again (3:13)
9. Look For The Silver Lining (3:41)
10. The Trolley Song (3:27)
11. Get Happy (3:38)
12. Embraceable You (4:33)
13. As Long As He Needs Me (5:19)
14. It Never Was You (4:21)
15. Over The Rainbow (6:01)