June Christy - June Christy and the Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 1949

Title: June Christy and the Johnny Guarnieri Quintet 1949 Artist: June Christy Release Date: 11/5/2002 Label: Storyville Album Type(s): Greatest Hits, live UPC: 717101208425 Genre: Vocal Music Styles: Show Tunes, Cool, Swing, Cast Recordings, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz Moods: Elegant, Poignant, Sophisticated, Springlike, Stylish, Amiable/Good-Natured, Carefree, Earnest, Refined/Mannered, Reflective, Sentimental, Soothing, Cheerful, Gentle, Intimate, Reserved, Sensual, Wistful, Sweet, Complex, Laid-Back/Mellow, Plaintive, Romantic Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Hello/September in the Rain
2. I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me
3. Dancing on the Ceiling
4. Get Happy
5. Lucky in Love
6. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
7. One O'Clock Jump
8. Cheek to Cheek
9. Lullaby in Rhythm
10. S'posin'
11. September Song
12. Nice Work If You Can Get It
13. Yesterdays
14. They Didn't Believe Me
15. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
16. Robins and Roses
17. Alice Blue Gown
18. I'm Thrilled
19. Why, Oh Why?
20. Reckon I'm in Love
21. Brother Leo
22. How High the Moon
23. There's a Small Hotel
24. Zing Went the Strings of My Heart
25. Too Marvelous for Words
26. Idaho
27. I'm Glad There Is You
28. Cross Your Heart
29. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea/So Long

Year Type Label Catalog # 2002 CD Storyville 2012084

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The star singer with Stan Kenton's orchestra during 1945-1948, June Christy began her solo career in 1949 after Kenton broke up his orchestra. The music on this CD, 29 concise selections recorded as radio transcriptions, had never been released before, so this is a major addition to the Christy discography. The 23-year-old singer is joined by the great swing pianist Johnny Guarnieri's group, which probably consists of altoist/clarinetist Charlie DiMaggio, trumpeter George Walters, bassist Leo Guarnieri (also heard on violin), and drummer Frank Paristi. Although there are short spots for the horns and the pianist, along with a couple instrumentals, Christy is the main star throughout, sounding quite youthful and enthusiastic on such songs as "I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me," "Get Happy," "Lullaby in Rhythm," "They Didn't Believe Me," "There's a Small Hotel," and "I'm Glad There Is You." She is certainly recognizable and sounds happy to be performing in the small-group swing setting. This CD is highly recommended to June Christy fans. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Charlie DiMaggio Sax (Alto), Doubling Clarinet Chrisna Morten Layout Design George Walters Trumpet Johnny Guarnieri Lead, Piano Leo Guarnieri Violin, Double Bass Rolf Dahlgren Photography