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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...
Willow Weep for MeJune Christy
June Christy Recalls Those Kenton Days
When You AwakeJune Christy
Merrill At Midnight
2:29
Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?June Christy
Big Band Specials
2:46
Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)June Christy
The Cool School/do Re Mi
3:07
Just the Way I AmStan Kenton and June Christy
Duet
3:52
Let There Be LoveJune Christy
Gone For The Day
