LEGACY
Legacy of June Christy
Artists and genres June Christy directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Johnny MandelartistJohn Alfred Mandel was an American composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger of popular songs, film music and jazz. The musicians he worked with include Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Anita O'Day, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Diane Schuur and Shirley Horn. He won five Grammy Awards, from 17 total nominations; his first nomination was for his debut film score for the multi-nominated 1958 film I Want to Live!. In 2011, he was named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Mark Murphyartist
Louis Armstrongartist
Carmen McRaeartist
Duke Ellingtonartist
Gene Krupaartist
Lee Konitzartist
Chet Bakerartist