1925-11-20 Springfield, Illinois, USA
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.
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Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 | Self (archive footage) | 2006-12-06 |
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Let's Make Rhythm | June Christy | 1947-05-23 |
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Stan Kenton and His Orchestra | Herself - Singer | 1947-02-06 |
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Talk About a Lady | Singer with the Kenton Band | 1946-03-28 |
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Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits | Self (archive footage) |