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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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September in the Rain
June Christy and KentonesMoon Glow
3:41
Give Me the Simple LifeJune Christy
Interpretations
2:17
He's Funny That WayJune Christy
June Christy Recalls Those Kenton Days
A Hundred Years from TodayJune Christy
June Christy Recalls Those Kenton Days
Little White LiesJune Christy, Johnny Guarnieri Quartet and Johnny Guarnieri Quintet
The Cool Jazz of June Christy
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