Judy garland: the concert years

Joan Ellison celebrates the genius of Judy Garland, singing her original concert arrangements of the 1950s and ‘60s with a studio orchestra. The swinging hit parade includes “I Feel a Song Coming On,” “Just In Time,” “Hello, Bluebird,” “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart,” “Smile,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “The Man That Got Away,” “Purple People Eater,” and “Over the Rainbow.”

Joan Ellison has been described by Michael Feinstein as a “rare combination of artist, archivist, and arranger.” As the restorer of Garland’s original orchestral arrangements for the Judy Garland Heirs Trust, she brings musical authenticity and a life-long love for Judy to the stage. 

“Another highlight…is Joan Ellison’s wondrous performance of ‘Over the Rainbow.’ Her voice strong and clear,…Ellison gives a master class in interpretation. Painting a picture with her talent and emotion, Ellison’s irresistible performance inspires an electric reaction from the crowd.” — New Jersey Stage