Renowned Canadian / International vocalist Holly Cole released an expanded version of her album Dark Moon featuring the new song “Comin’ Home Baby.” Teaming up with her long-time live performance partners, along with additional musicians to create rich harmonies and layers, this album is a true ensemble project that highlights her signature style. Dark Moon (Expanded) is available now via Rumpus Room/Universal Music Canada.
Holly Cole isn’t one of those artists who falls into any one category. Her smoky voice is sultry, her arrangements smart and sexy and all the while she and her musicians very uniquely reshape traditional Jazz, Pop and Country standards this time particularly from the New American Songbook writers including Marty Balin, Peggy Lee, Hal David, Burt Bacharach and Johnny Mercer.
The new single “Comin’ Home Baby” is being released on the eve of Mel Torme’s 100th Anniversary. It includes a brilliant harmonica solo feature by Howard Levy, one of the original members in Bela Fleck And The Flectones. In addition to Holly’s long time live performance / recording mates, Aaron Davis (piano), George Koller (bass), Davide Direnzo (drums) John Johnson (saxophone), Kevin Breit (guitar), and Howard Levy (harmonica), Brazilian-born percussionist Cyro Baptista was added for a little extra percussion and rhythm throughout the track. Additional guests on ‘Dark Moon’ include the three-part 1950’s Nashville style harmonies of the Good Lovelies. Together they define the absolute best in “ensemble playing.”
“I’ve always loved the uptempo Mel Torme version of “Comin’ Home Baby.” One day it struck me that the song could also sound great sung in a more sultry tempo, with a really laid-back feel. Since it’s an old-fashioned call and response, I decided to sing only the call and have members of the band handle the response. I think it really lets the tune breathe.” – Holly Cole
Dark Moon is available now via Rumpus Room/Universal Music Canada on CD, 180-gram black vinyl, and Expanded Edition standard, Hi-Res digital + ATMOS.