album · November 3, 1959
June Christy Recalls Those Kenton Days
Past Classics JazzSee this day
jazzcool jazz
June Christy's 1959 album "Recalls Those Kenton Days" features her revisiting material from her time with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. The album showcases her mature interpretation of songs that were previously associated with her earlier work.
- The album was arranged by Bill Holman, who had a long history of collaborating with Christy and Kenton. It was recorded in Los Angeles and released in November 1959. Christy's performances on the album highlight her distinctive vocal style and her deep connection to the Kenton legacy.
- This album marked a period where Christy was established as a solo artist, yet still drawing from the significant repertoire of her time with Kenton. She had already released several successful albums on Capitol Records prior to this Pastels Classics Jazz release.
- The repertoire includes standards like "The Song Is Ended," "Willow Weep for Me," and "Gloomy Sunday," all given Christy's signature cool jazz treatment.
June Christy was a jazz singer from the United States, best known for her work with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. She was a prominent vocalist in the cool jazz scene of the 1950s.
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