Renowned Canadian and international vocalist Holly Cole will release her highly anticipated 13th studio album, Dark Moon, on January 24, 2025. The album, available via Rumpus Room/Universal Music Canada, features Cole collaborating with her long-time live performance partners and additional standout musicians to create an ensemble-driven masterpiece that showcases her signature style and versatility.
“I really wanted this album to embrace the spirit of spontaneity. At the same time, a quintessential part of the sound of my music is in the arrangements. We did very little rehearsal in advance, so the songs were incredibly fresh for us in the studio. What we end up hearing on this record is the moment when we discover what we love about the song and its essence,” shared Cole.
Known for her sultry voice and imaginative arrangements, Holly Cole defies categorization, blending elements of jazz, pop, and country. On Dark Moon, she reimagines classics from the New American Songbook by writers like Marty Balin, Peggy Lee, Hal David, Burt Bacharach, and Johnny Mercer.
The ensemble features long-time collaborators Aaron Davis (piano), George Koller (bass), Davide Direnzo (drums), and John Johnson (saxophone). The album also includes contributions from guitar virtuoso Kevin Breit, harmonica legend Howard Levy, and the harmony-rich vocals of the Good Lovelies. Together, they bring a unique richness to the album’s sound.
The lead single, "No Moon at All," is an up-tempo, sultry interpretation of the Peggy Lee classic, highlighted by a dazzling harmonica solo from Howard Levy, a two-time Grammy winner and original member of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.
Dark Moon will be available on CD, 180-gram black vinyl, and in digital Hi-Res and ATMOS formats.
Track Listing:
Side 1
- Steppin' Out with My Baby
- Where Flamingoes Fly
- Moon River
- No Moon at All
- Message to Michael
Side 2
6. The Exciting Life
7. Dark Moon
8. Comin’ Back to Me
9. Kiss Me Quick
10. Walk Away Renée
11. Johnny Guitar
Tour Dates:
- March 7, 8, 10, 11: Tokyo, Japan – Blue Note
- April 27: Peterborough, ON – Market Hall Performance Art Centre
- July 2: Montreal, QC – Théâtre Jean Duceppe, Place des Arts
- Summer Festival appearances in Canada – Announcements coming soon
- Germany/US/Western Canada – Late Summer/Fall 2025
Holly Cole, a celebrated Canadian jazz singer, launched her career in 1989 with the EP Christmas Blues. Over the years, she has achieved multi-platinum sales, won two Juno Awards, two Gemini Awards, and international accolades, including the Ella Fitzgerald Award from the Montreal Jazz Festival. Known for her chart-topping hits like “Calling You” and “I Can See Clearly Now,” Cole continues to redefine traditional genres with her unique style.
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