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June Christy (born Shirley Luster; November 20, 1925 – June 21, 1990) was an American singer, known for her work in the cool jazz genre and for her silky smooth vocals. Her success as a singer began with The Stan Kenton Orchestra.
June Christy - I Let a Song Go Out Of My Heart (1949) Hear the greatest hits of JUNE CHRISTY in this OFFICIAL playlist. Spread the classic jazz, and don't forget to share this playlist!...
- June Christy - June's Blues (1946)1.5K views
- June Christy - How High the Moon (1959)5K views
- Stan Kenton & June Christy - Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' (1945)1.5K views
- Stan Kenton & June Christy - It's Been A Long, Long Time (1945)1.4K views
- June Christy - No Baby, Nobody But You (1945)2.4K views
- June Christy - Moonglow (1945)2.4K views
- June Christy - The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else) (1945)793 views
- June Christy - The Merriest (1961)1.3K views
- June Christy - Easy Street (1945)826 views
- June Christy - Lover Man (1945)1.4K views
Aug 17, 2021 · June Christy, born Shirley Luster in 1925 in Springfield, Illinois, was one of the great vocalists of cool jazz, and – I’d argue – one of the greatest in the history of the music. She replaced Anita O’Day in the Stan Kenton Orchestra in 1945, and had a hit with the million-selling Tampico, Kenton’s biggest-selling record.
June Christy, whose wistful, foggy alto epitomized ''cool'' jazz singing in the 1940's and 50's, died Thursday at the age of 64 at her home in Los Angeles.
Nov 15, 2020 · Learn about June Christy, a singer who started with Stan Kenton and recorded many hits and standards. Explore her albums, videos, photos and similar artists on All About Jazz.
Jun 21, 1990 · Vocalist closely associated with the cool jazz movement who worked with Stan Kenton before launching a solo career. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1980s. Born. November 20, 1925 in Springfield, IL. Died. June 21, 1990 in Sherman Oaks, CA.
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June Christy. American jazz/big band singer. Born November 20, 1925, Springfield, Illinois, USA. Died June 21, 1990, Sherman Oaks, California, USA. Married to reed player Bob Cooper (1946 -1990, her death). She was known for her silky smooth vocals, and replaced Anita O'Day in Stan Kenton 's orchestra c. 1945.
