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...
TampicoJune Christy
I'm Thrilled
2:41
My Sugar Is So RefinedPeggy Lee, June Christy and Frank DeVol & His Orchestra
3:02
The Nearness of YouJune Christy
Moon Glow
He's Funny That WayJune Christy
June Christy Recalls Those Kenton Days
Get HappyJune Christy
June Christy And Johnny Guarnieri
MoonglowPeggy Lee, June Christy and Kentones
Moon Glow
3:01
