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June Christy

American jazz/big band singer. Born November 20, 1925, Springfield, Illinois, USA. Died June 21, 1990, Sherman Oaks, California, USA. Married to reed player [a=Bob Cooper] (1946 -1990, her death). She was known for her silky smooth vocals, and replaced [a=Anita O'Day] in [a=Stan Kenton]'s orchestra c. 1945. She charted eight times with [a320804] 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 [a300046], (whom she had worked with earlier with Kenton and on other 45's). Rugolo was Stan Kenton's arranger in the 1940's when Christy sang with the orchestra.