Sings the Standards

Year: 2002
Artist: June Christy

Other albums by June Christy

June Christy - Something Cool
Something Cool
1955, songs: 1
June Christy - Make Love to Me
Make Love to Me
2012, songs: 2
June Christy - Cocktail Hour
Cocktail Hour
2001, songs: 10
June Christy - Gone for the Day/Fair and Warmer!
June Christy - The Song Is June!
The Song Is June!
1959, songs: 2
June Christy - Ballads for Night People
June Christy - The Cool School/Do-Re-Mi
June Christy - Duet
Duet
1955, songs: 2

Facts about the album "Sings the Standards"

Album Title: Sings the Standards
Artist: June Christy

"Sings the Standards" is a jazz vocal album by American singer June Christy. The album title indicates Christy's focus on interpreting classic jazz standards, showcasing her unique vocal stylings and impeccable phrasing. The album cover typically features a stylish and sophisticated design, reflecting the timeless elegance of the standards featured on the album.

Interesting Facts:

  1. Iconic Repertoire: "Sings the Standards" presents June Christy's interpretations of beloved jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. From romantic ballads to swinging up-tempo numbers, Christy brings her distinctive voice and emotive delivery to classics such as "Summertime", "The Nearness of You", and "I Get Along Without You Very Well".

  2. Collaborative Arrangements: The album features arrangements by renowned jazz composers and arrangers, including Pete Rugolo, Marty Paich, and Billy May. These collaborators bring their own unique interpretations and orchestrations to the standards, creating a lush and dynamic backdrop for Christy's vocals.

  3. Enduring Legacy: "Sings the Standards" highlights June Christy's enduring legacy as one of the preeminent jazz vocalists of her time. Her impeccable phrasing, emotive delivery, and ability to connect with audiences through song continue to inspire singers and musicians across genres, cementing her place in the pantheon of jazz greats.

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