June Christy
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June Christy 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
Christy at the Club Troubador, New York, c. 1947
Bob Cooper and Christy c. 1947
Christy c. 1947
Stan Kenton
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Stanley Newcomb Kenton was an American popular music and jazz artist. As a pianist, composer, arranger and band leader, he led an innovative and influential jazz orchestra for almost four decades. Tho
June Christy
…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. After her death, she was hailed as "one of the finest and…
Kenton in January 1947
Stan Kenton, Billboard magazine, October 1942
Stan Kenton with bassist Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948
Sam Donahue and orchestra, Kenton on right, New York, 1946