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