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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
I'm Thrilled
2:57
SundayJune Christy
The Cool Jazz of June Christy
2:15
Lullaby of the LeavesJune Christy
The Cool Jazz of June Christy
2:15
Let There Be LoveJune Christy
Gone For The Day
Lonely HouseJune Christy and Pete Rugolo
Something Cool
3:59
Prelude to a KissJune Christy
Big Band Specials
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