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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...
The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)Peggy Lee, June Christy and Kentones
Original Studio Radio Transcriptions (with The Kentones)
2:57
Prelude to a KissJune Christy
Big Band Specials
3:54
Make Love to MeJune Christy
Ballads For Night People
3:16
Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)June Christy
The Cool School/do Re Mi
3:07
Gone With the WindCharlie Barnet, June Christy and Lynn Franklyn
On Stage With
2:06
When You AwakeJune Christy
Merrill At Midnight
2:29
