June christy was an american singer, known for her work in the cool jazz genre and for her. June christy big band specials 1962 a1 you came a long way from st. Full count big band llc new jersey big band orchestra. My name is ryan cheek, im living in southern new jersey. All shore intermediate band presents annual concert. She was stan kentons big band singer, replacing anita oday in 1945. Fun things to do in moorestown since 1986 the town planner calendar has been keeping families across america uptodate about events and other fun things to do right in their hometown. Read music news, celebrity news, music and concert listings and much more on. Submit submit one or more of your original songs below to be considered in joining our exclusive network of songwriters and performers.
Chandelier sia cover we loved working with the folks over at the recordium. After her death, she was hailed as one of the finest and most neglected. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. 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. In 1944, strongs band moved to new york city at the same time christy was quarantined in chicago with scarlet fever. Quintessential 1950s cool jazz singer beloved for her bright, cleanly enunciated vocal style and classic albums like something cool.
Specializing in the vocal stylings of joe cocker, van morrison, mick jagger, peter. The all shore intermediate band will present its 57th annual concert on wednesday, february 3, 2016 at freehold township high school beginning at 7. After numerous hits as kentons featured singer, christy left his orchestra and joined capitol records, the label for jazz singers in the 1950s. Yellow river is a popular song recorded by the british band christie. Shop here online, order full count big band merchandise please join us at our open rehearsal every monday night from 7. Bob played a lot with big bands, especially stan kentons as well as. In 1944, strongs band moved to new york city at the same time christy was. June christy quickly became a star with kenton, and was renowned for deftly handling the experimental musical curveballs he would throw at her.
A very different album than usual for june christy. June christy all categories lps, cds, vinyl record albums. She also worked with bruce boyd raeburn and his orchestra before she joined the kenton band. He said his name was steve mann, although, he made it clear that this was his stage name. Nj state park service launches series of promotional. You can find the list of the new christy minstrels tour dates here. Big band specials is a 1962 album by june christy, with tracks arranged by bill holman, shorty rogers and husband bob cooper. June christy, geboren als shirley luster springfield illinois, 20 november. Check out big band specials by june christy on amazon music. Big band specials by june christy on amazon music amazon. Praise band digital download by point of grace, michael w. Your guests will be swing dancing the night away as they are transported back to the heydays of the jazz big band in the 1930s and 40s. June christys reputation always goes hand in glove with the stan kenton orchestra as she was anita odays replacement in 1945 and managed to hold her own against the esoteric merits of the bands progressive arrangements by becoming a follower of the cool school style of vocal delivery with its influence still studied today by many singers. Acoustic guitar, trumpet, saxophone, keyboard, piano and more.
The 78th army band, united states army reserve is a musical organization of the 99th reserve support command. June christy big band specials 1962, vinyl discogs. Peter lundbergs black book, with greyhound brochure and us map. Bring on the horns, strings, and drums and strike up the band. Christy first came to prominence with the bands of boyd raeburn and stan kenton, although her chirpy singing style sometimes sat oddly with the earnestly progressive experiments of her employers. Big band specials is a 1962 album by june christy, with tracks arranged by bill holman, shorty rogers and husband bob cooper track listing you came a long way from st. She recorded many albums for capitol records in the fifties, the most famous. It was organized on 1 october 2008 as part of the army reserve transformation process and was posted to ft.
Aside from the fact that christy is in fine voice, the big attraction for me is the arrangments and big band backing her. Chevonne and chris ricci and their band to play jan. Delivered free of charge every december to millions of homes across america, our fullsized, fullcolor calendar is a timetested and beloved tool for helping. Of all the vocalists to have come out of the big band era, june christy has always been one of my favorites. The bands lead guitarist and singer, trey anastasio, and keyboardist, page mcconnell, both grew up in new jersey. Christy cooneys brew by christy cooney, released 17 june 1983 1. They were able to have a keyboardist play the ceremony and guitarist play our cocktail hour. Capitol tst1845, 7243 4 98319 2 6 june christy big band specials. Stan kenton and his orchestra, june christy, the four freshmen. They produce high quality professional videos in a very relaxed and fun environment. As a jazz singer, she performs with the bennett nielsen duo, the joe jones quintet and fronts two of her own groups, one specializing in original compositions and the other focusing on jazz standards and songs from the great american songbook. June christy 1 was an american singer, known for her work in the cool jazz.
Nofx the decline live at red rocks w bazs orchestra official video duration. Pioneered and headlined by john michael coppola, best known for his appearance in chicagos long running production of the broadway, smash hit jersey boys, the four c notes are the midwests only tribute dedicated to recreating the music of frankie valli and the four seasons. While they call chicago home, they have been seen at private events, performing arts centers and outdoor festivals. Written by band leader jeff christie, the song was offered to the tremeloes, who recorded it. Shirley luster, 20 november 1925, springfield, illinois, usa, d. The group is noted for instrumental improvisations that draw from jazz, rock and country. She pursued a solo career from 1954 and is best known for her debut album something cool. The new christy minstrels concert tickets are on sale. Her success as a singer began with the stan kenton orchestra. On 29 june 2018, the 78th army band absorbed members of the 319th army band after its inactivation leaving an element of army music in the ever desirable nyc market. This blonde, blueeyed singer is one of the most talented female singers in the history of jazz.
From the 30s to the early 50s, radio stations needed additional music to put together programs featuring specific artists, mostly big bands and vocalists. We hope this welcome page will help you learn more about us and to make it easier to come see us andor book the band. Last june we were lucky enough to sit down with the recordium to do a few instudio live videos. June christy biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Smith, hillsong, christy nockels, lauren daigle, and keith and kristyn getty.
Check out my at ryanceek i have run a clothingskatesurfsnow company the365life in new jersey for the past three years, which has allowed to make many connections for shows, photography, and videography, an existing fan base, and knowledge of business and grass roots marketing. That band the jersey shores premier rock and roll show band. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. After she left stan kenton and went solo, she recorded a wealth of great music, and we are fortunate that so much of her repertoire has been reissued recently. Arrangements are by bill holman, shorty rogers and bob cooper and the band, which fits christy like a glove, consists of people like conte candoli, frank rosolino, bud shank, bob cooper, bill perkins, jimmy rowles and mel lewis. Listen free to june christy big band specials you came a long way from st. He said he was a member of the new christy minstrels in. Discover video clips of recent music performances and more on mtv. Mosaic records, for more than 15 years the purveyors of fine limited edition albums, has issued a 5cd set of transcriptions made by june christy and peggy lee for capitol.
Discover the best nj music and concerts in bergen, passaic, morris and essex counties and the rest of north jersey. Top big bands for hire in jersey city, nj 100% guaranteed. The band performs year round at bars, clubs, weddings, private parties, corporate events and fundraisers throughout the tristate area. The specials news, music performances and show video.