June Christy (born November 25th, 1925 - June 21st, 1990) was an American Jazz Singer popular in the 1950's. She started eventually gaining her fame. In 1945, she became the vocalist for the Stan Kenton orchestra, and pursued solo career in 1954. She is best known for her recording of "Something Cool". Jazz is an original American musical art form originating around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans, rooted in Western music technique and theory, and is marked by the profound cultural contributions of African Americans. ... LeAnn Rimes singing in concert A singer is a type of musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ... Events and trends Technology United States tests the first fusion bomb. ... Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 - August 25, 1979) led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. ... The Boston Pops orchestra performing on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, Massachusetts. ... Historical records of events have been made for thousands of years in one form or another. ...

Early Life

June Christy was born Shirley Luster in Springfield, Illinois on November 25th, 1925, and moved to Decatur, Illinois when she was three. She began to sing at young age of 13. She appeared with a local society band during high school, and moved to Chicago in the early '40s, 150 miles away from Springfield. She changed her name to Sharon Leslie, and sang with a group led by Boyd Raeburn, and joined Benny Strong's band afterwards. Neither of her involvements led her to successful career and found working in the music industry very difficult and frustrating. As a result she had considered giving up her dream of becoming a singer in 1945. Then in the same year she heard that Anita O'Day was going to leave Stan Keaton's Orchestra. Motto: Nickname: Map Political Statistics Founded 1819 Incorporated Sangamon County Mayor Timothy Davlin Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 156. ... Anita ODay Anita ODay (born October 18, 1919) is an American jazz singer. ...

Stan Keaton's Orchestra

In 1945, after hearing that Anita O'Day had left Stan Keaton's Orchestra, she auditioned and got the role as a vocalist. At first, she bore a heavy resemblance to Anita O'day, both physically and vocally. She eventually found her unique vocal style, which was a warm and smooth voice. Her unique way of enunciation was also a distinct characteristic of her voice. During the time when she sang in the Orchestra, she changed her name once again to June Christy. Her unique voice produced successful hits such as "Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy," the million-selling "Tampico" in 1945, and "How High the Moon". "Tampico" was Kenton's biggest-selling record. When the Kenton Band temporarily disbanded in 1948, she sang in nightclubs for a short time, and reunited with the band two years later in 1950. Anita ODay Anita ODay (born October 18, 1919) is an American jazz singer. ...

Solo Career

From 1952, she started to work on her own records, working with Rugolo. In 1954, she released her own LP "Something Cool", recorded with her collaborator. This album also launched the vocal cool movement of the 1950s, and hit the Top 20 Charts as did her sophomore album "The Misty Miss Christy". She continued to release more records after which influenced future Jazz artists and set new standards for Jazz music. She retired in 1965 and only returned once in 1977 to record her last LP "Impromptu." After struggling with illness for many years, she died on June 21st, 1990.

External Links

• VH1.com : June Christy : Biography
• JUNE CHRISTY