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June Christy

June Christy

Born: 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.

Filmography
Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 poster
Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2
2006 • Self (archive footage)
Let's Make Rhythm poster
Let's Make Rhythm
1947 • June Christy
No Image
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
1947 • Herself - Singer
Talk About a Lady poster
Talk About a Lady
1946 • Singer with the Kenton Band
Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits poster
Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits
— • Self (archive footage)