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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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Jun 21, 1990 · June Christy was a vocalist who worked with Stan Kenton and launched a solo career in cool jazz. Find out more about her life, discography, and style on AllMusic.