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June Christy (born Shirley Luster; November 20, 1925 – June 21, 1990) was an American singer, known for her work in the cool jazz genre and for her silky smooth vocals. Her success as a singer began with The Stan Kenton Orchestra .
June Christy, whose wistful, foggy alto epitomized ''cool'' jazz singing in the 1940's and 50's, died Thursday at the age of 64 at her home in Los Angeles.
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Nov 15, 2020 · Learn about June Christy, a singer who started with Stan Kenton and recorded many hits and standards. Explore her albums, videos, photos and similar artists on All About Jazz.
Aug 20, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of June Christy, a pioneer of cool jazz vocal music in the 1950s. Discover her collaborations with Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and other jazz legends, and her signature songs like "Something Cool" and "Misty".
Aug 17, 2021 · June Christy, born Shirley Luster in 1925 in Springfield, Illinois, was one of the great vocalists of cool jazz, and – I’d argue – one of the greatest in the history of the music. She replaced Anita O’Day in the Stan Kenton Orchestra in 1945, and had a hit with the million-selling Tampico, Kenton’s biggest-selling record.
Jun 21, 1990 · Vocalist closely associated with the cool jazz movement who worked with Stan Kenton before launching a solo career. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1980s. Born. November 20, 1925 in Springfield, IL. Died. June 21, 1990 in Sherman Oaks, CA.
