Renowned Canadian vocalist Holly Cole has released the expanded edition of her acclaimed album Dark Moon — now including her sultry new take on the classic “Comin’ Home Baby.” The release arrives just in time for the 100th anniversary of legendary jazz singer Mel Tormé, offering a fresh spin on a beloved standard.
The new track brings together Cole’s long-time collaborators — Aaron Davis (piano), George Koller (bass), Davide Direnzo (drums), John Johnson (saxophone), Kevin Breit (guitar), and Howard Levy (harmonica, best known from Béla Fleck and the Flecktones). Levy delivers a standout harmonica solo, while Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista adds extra texture and rhythm. The album also features lush three-part harmonies by the Good Lovelies, underscoring Cole’s gift for ensemble-driven arrangements.
“I’ve always loved the uptempo Mel Tormé 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
Cole’s artistry has always defied categories. Her voice is smoky and seductive, her interpretations bold yet refined. On Dark Moon (Expanded), she continues to blur boundaries between jazz, pop, and country, reimagining songs from iconic writers like Peggy Lee, Burt Bacharach, Johnny Mercer, and Marty Balin.
The album is available now on CD, 180-gram black vinyl, and digital formats (Standard, Hi-Res, and ATMOS) via Rumpus Room/Universal Music Canada. A new video for “Comin’ Home Baby” will premiere September 26th.
Tracklist:
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Steppin' Out with My Baby
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Where Flamingoes Fly
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Moon River
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No Moon at All
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Message to Michael
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The Exciting Life
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Dark Moon
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Comin’ Back to Me
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Kiss Me Quick
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Walk Away Renee
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Johnny Guitar
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Comin’ Home Baby
Upcoming Tour Dates – Dark Moon Tour
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09/13/25 – Port Theatre, Nanaimo, BC
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09/14/25 – Vogue Theatre, Vancouver, BC
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09/16/25 – Bella Concert Hall, Calgary, AB
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09/17/25 – Festival Place, Sherwood Park (Edmonton), AB
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09/20/25 – Club Regent Event Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Since her debut in 1989, Holly Cole has built a remarkable international career. With over a dozen albums, two JUNO Awards, two Gemini Awards, and the prestigious Ella Fitzgerald Award from the Montreal Jazz Festival, she has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most distinctive and daring vocalists.
From early breakthroughs like Calling You and I Can See Clearly Now, to her celebrated Tom Waits tribute album Temptation, Cole has continually reinvented herself while staying true to her unmistakable sound.
Following her triumphant return to the stage at the Montreal Jazz Festival, the release of Dark Moon signals a new chapter: one that’s bold, revitalized, and deeply rooted in her lifelong passion for reshaping timeless songs.
“Serial jazz fest performer Holly Cole returns to make magic and melt hearts.” — Bill Brownstein, Montreal Gazette
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