Big Band Specials cover

Big Band Specials

June Christy · 1962

32 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of orchestral jazz and lush arrangements, showcasing Christy's smooth vocals and rhythmic finesse.

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1962, June Christy had established herself as a prominent figure in jazz, following her tenure with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. 'Big Band Specials' marked her continued evolution as a solo artist, coming after her successful albums in the late 1950s that solidified her reputation for sophisticated vocal interpretations.
Stylistic neighbors
Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You Came a Long Way From St. Louis 2:18
  • 2 Swingin' on Nothin' 2:25
  • 3 Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby 2:49
  • 4 Prelude to a Kiss 3:56
  • 5 Skyliner 3:04
  • 6 A Night in Tunisia 2:52
  • 7 It Don't Mean a Thing 1:46
  • 8 Frenesi 2:22
  • 9 Stompin' at the Savoy 2:32
  • 10 Goodbye 3:06
  • 11 Time Was (Duerme) 2:57
  • 12 Until (The Mole) 2:47

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