June Christy | |
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.jpg) Christy at the Club Troubador, New York, c. 1947 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shirley Luster |
| Also known as | Sharon Leslie |
| Born | November 20, 1925 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 21, 1990 (aged 64) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, jazz, cool jazz |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1938–1988 |
| Labels | Capitol |
June Christy (born Shirley Luster; November 20, 1925 – June 21, 1990)[1] 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."[2]
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 260. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ^ Cook, Richard (1998-12-11). "Carrying a torch". New Statesman. Retrieved 2015-05-24.