Artist
June Christy
Springfield, United States · 1925 – 1990
June Christy is a musician from Springfield, United States, active 1925–1990. Their discography on Gatefold includes 2 records.
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1925
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Biography
American jazz/big band singer.
Born November 20, 1925, Springfield, Illinois, USA.
Died June 21, 1990, Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
She was known for her silky smooth vocals, and replaced Anita O'Day in Stan Kenton's orchestra c. 1945.
She charted eight times with Stan Kenton And His Orchestra from 1945 to 1947 in the U.S. including the #2 hit in the U.S. "Tampico" and #6 "It's Been a Long, Long Time" in 1945 as well as #6 "Shoo Fly Pie (And Apple Pan Dowdy)" in 1946. Seven of the eight made it into the top 16.
Between 1953-1961, Christy recorded more than 10 LPs and EPs (as well as many 45's) with the arranger/conductor Pete Rugolo (whom she worked with during her period with Kenton). Married to reed player Bob Cooper (1946 -1990, her death).
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