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June Christy
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Singers · 1925–1990

June Christy

American singer (1925–1990)

Born
20 November 1925
Springfield
Died
21 June 1990
Sherman Oaks
Country
United States
Record labels
Capitol Records
Discography
27 albums

Biography

June Christy was a jazz musician who played voice. June Christy was born on 20 November 1925 in Springfield and died on 21 June 1990 in Sherman Oaks. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Capitol Records. The discography here lists 27 albums, from “Something Cool” (1954) to “The Cool School: Songs for Grown-Up Children” (2012).

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. She pursued a solo career from 1954 and is best known for her debut album Something Cool. After her death, she was hailed as "one of the finest and most neglected singers of her time."

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Something Cool 1954 · Capitol Records Duet 1955 · Capitol Records The Misty Miss Christy 1955 · Capitol Records Fair and Warmer! 1957 · Capitol Records Gone for the Day 1957 · Capitol Records June’s Got Rhythm 1958 · Capitol Records Ballads for Night People 1959 · Capitol Records June Christy Recalls Those Kenton Days 1959 · Capitol Records Off Beat 1960 · Capitol Records Do-Re-Mi 1961 · Capitol Records This Time of Year 1961 · Capitol Records
Duet 1982
The Uncollected 1946 1986 · Hindsight Records Impromptu 1993 Gone for the Day + Fair and Warmer! 1996 The Song Is June 1996 Ballads for Night People & Intimate Miss Christy 1998 Big Band Specials 1999 A Friendly Session, Vol. 3 2000 · Jasmine Records This Is June Christy! / June Christy Recalls Those Kenton Days 2001 The Cool School / Do Re Mi 2006 · EMI The Intimate Miss Christy 2006 Something Latin / Something Porter 2009 · EMI The Cool School: Songs for Grown-Up Children 2012 · Pure Pleasure Records June's Got Rhythm · Jazz Beat Tampico This is June Christy!

Also plays on

Albums where June Christy is credited as a sideman

1955 Encores — Stan Kenton vocals
2009 LA Session 1956/57 — Sonny Clark lead vocals
— The Lighter Side of Stan Kenton — Stan Kenton vocals

Historic 78 rpm records

  • SOOTHE ME STAN KENTON und sein Orchester · June Christy · Joe Greene · 1948 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did June Christy play?

June Christy is known for playing voice.

When and where was June Christy born?

June Christy was born 20 November 1925 in Springfield.

What are June Christy's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Something Cool (1954), Duet (1955), The Misty Miss Christy (1955), Fair and Warmer! (1957) and Gone for the Day (1957).

External links

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