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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.
Jun 24, 1990 · 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. The cause of death was complications...
Nov 13, 2020 · Hear the greatest hits of JUNE CHRISTY in this OFFICIAL playlist. Spread the classic jazz, and don't forget to share this playlist! Subscribe here: http://...
Aug 26, 2018 · Dave Gelly. Sun 26 Aug 2018 02.59 EDT. O f all the singers of the classic American generation, the generation of Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, June Christy (1925-90) is perhaps the most ...
Aug 20, 2020 · June Christy (1925-1990) was one of many female vocalists, like Peggy Lee and Doris Day, who emerged from the rigors of the Big Band era of the 1930s and ‘40s to become major recording artists in their own right. Today, Christy is best known as an innovator in the Cool Jazz genre of the 1950s; her voice—a smoky, slow vibrato, originating ...
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. Genre. Vocal, Jazz, Stage & Screen. Styles.
Nov 15, 2020 · Jazz Musician of the Day: June Christy. Source: Michael Ricci November 20, 2022. All About Jazz is celebrating June Christy's birthday today! June was born as Shirley Luster on November 20, 1925 at the Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois and was raised from the age of three in Decatur, Illinois; and from the beginning always wanted to sing.
