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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
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)June Christy
Big Band Specials
1:29
September in the Rain
June Christy and KentonesMoon Glow
3:41
Mean to Me
June Christy and KentonesMoon Glow
1:55
Time After TimeJune Christy
Ballads For Night People
2:24
Give Me The Simple Life
June ChristyGone For The Day
2:14
