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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 Life
June ChristyGone For The Day
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Little White LiesJune Christy, Johnny Guarnieri Quartet and Johnny Guarnieri Quintet
The Cool Jazz of June Christy
2:46
The MerriestJune Christy
This Time Of The Year
2:09
September in the Rain
June Christy and KentonesMoon Glow
3:41
Love Me or Leave MeJune Christy and Johnny Guarnieri Quintet
The Cool Jazz of June Christy
1:58
You Came a Long Way From St. LouisJune Christy
Big Band Specials
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