Part of Hilary Kole's forthcoming Judy Garland Songbook Project, this unique interpretation of "Over the Rainbow", written by Harold Arlen & E.Y. "Yip" Harburg in the dark days of 1939, 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, it takes this most famous song to even higher heights. Produced by Richard Barone. Recorded and mixed by Lou Holtzman, and mastered by Roger Lian. Hilary Kole Biography: Hailed by critics as a “musical marvel!” (Rex Reed, NY Observer), Hilary Kole continues to engage audiences throughout the world since beginning her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room as the youngest singer ever to grace that stage. She has appeared to sold-out audiences at the famed Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, at Lincoln Center as part of the “American Songbook Series” with Jonathan Schwartz, and at Carnegie Hall for the tribute to Oscar Peterson alongside Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Nancy Wilson. Ms. Kole has had the privilege of being the last singer to record with Oscar Peterson, and the first singer since Ella Fitzgerald to record a duet with that jazz legend. Additional major international appearances have included repeat performances at Blue Note Tokyo, the Montreal Jazz Festival, The Umbria Jazz Festival, as well as appearing with orchestras throughout America, including the New York Pops, Colorado Symphony, the Florida Orchestra, and others. In addition to her recordings with Oscar Peterson, Ms. Kole has also recorded with music legends Dave Brubeck, Hank Jones, Michel LeGrand, Mulgrew Miller, David Frishberg, Monty Alexander, Benny Green, Freddy Cole, John Pizzarelli, and Mike Renzi among others. Her forthcoming album for Miranda Music is tribute to the legendary Judy Garland.