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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...
September in the RainPeggy Lee, June Christy and Kentones
I'm Thrilled
3:44
Just the Way I AmStan Kenton and June Christy
Duet
3:52
You Came a Long Way From St. LouisJune Christy
Big Band Specials
2:16
Lullaby of the LeavesJune Christy
The Cool Jazz of June Christy
2:15
(This Is) A Lovely Way to Spend an EveningJune Christy
The Misty Miss Christy
2:21
Mean to MePeggy Lee, June Christy and Kentones
I'm Thrilled
1:58
