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June Christy
June Christy was a jazz singer who was, for many, the quintessential cool jazz
vocalist, albeit one who was often critically overlooked during her lifetime.
Christy was born Shirley Luster in Springfield, Illinois, on November 20th 1925.
At 13 she began to sing with the Bill Oetzel Orchestra and went on to appear
with the Ben Bradley Band and Bill Madden's Band while still in high school.
After graduating she moved to Chicago, changed her name to Sharon Leslie and
began singing with Boyd Raeburn's group. Later on she joined Benny Strong's band
and might have made the move with...
Give Me the Simple LifeJune Christy
Out of This WorldJune Christy
Prelude to a KissJune Christy
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)June Christy
Something CoolJune Christy and Pete Rugolo
Over the RainbowJune Christy, Stan Kenton and Stan Kenton & His Orchestra
Give Me the Simple LifeJune Christy
Julie... At Home
2:17
Out of This WorldJune Christy
The Song Is June! (also Includes The Album Off Beat)
3:12
Prelude to a KissJune Christy
Big Band Specials
3:54
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)June Christy
Big Band Specials
1:29
Something CoolJune Christy and Pete Rugolo
New Star on the Horizon
4:20
Over the RainbowJune Christy, Stan Kenton and Stan Kenton & His Orchestra
The Cool Jazz of June Christy
3:20
