On August 2, 1954, “Capitol” label released “Something Cool”, the debut June Christy album. It was recorded August 1953 – March 1954, and was produced by Lee Gillette. The album was released in 10” vinyl format.

Personnel:

• June Christy — vocals
• Pete Rugolo — arranger, conductor
• Gus Bivona, Harry Klee, Bud Shank — flute, alto flute, alto saxophone
• Bob Cooper, Ted Nash — flute, tenor saxophone
• Skeets Herfurt, Willie Schwartz — alto saxophone
• Fred Falensby, Jimmy Giuffre — tenor saxophone
• Chuck Gentry, Bob Gordon, John Rotella — baritone saxophone
• Frank Beach, Conte Candoli, Maynard Ferguson, Conrad Gozzo, Ray Linn, Ollie Mitchell, Uan Rasey, Shorty Rogers, Ray Triscari, Jimmy Zito — trumpet
• Harry Betts, Milt Bernhart, Nick Dimaio, Bob Fitzpatrick, Herbie Harper, Tommy Pederson, Dick Reynolds, Frank Rosolino — trombone
• Dick Noel, George Roberts — bass trombone
• Vincent DeRosa, John Graas — French horn
• Paul Sarmento, Phil Stephens — tuba
• Buddy Collette, Paul Horn — reeds
• Joe Castro, Geoff Clarkson, Russ Freeman, Paul Smith, Claude Williamson — piano
• Barney Kessel, Jack Marshall, Tony Rizzi, Howard Roberts — guitar
• Harry Babasin, Joe Comfort, Joe Mondragon — bass
• Larry Bunker, Frank Carlson, Shelly Manne, Alvin Stoller — drums

Track listing:

1. Something Cool – Billy Barnes
2. It Could Happen to You – Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
3. Lonely House – Kurt Weill, Langston Hughes
4. Midnight Sun – Lionel Hampton, Sonny Burke, Johnny Mercer
5. I’ll Take Romance – Ben Oakland, Oscar Hammerstein II
6. A Stranger Called the Blues – Mel Torme, Robert Wells
7. I Should Care – Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl