June 16, 2008

The White Gardenia



The white gardenia was popular with many singers in the 1940's. June Christy was a featured vocalist with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. She recorded "Tampico" with Kenton and "How High the Moon" was a hit in 1948.


Watercolor 8x10

1 comment:

Susan Carlin said...

I'm enjoying your watercolors so much, Marilyn! This one hit a personal note for me. My dad's mother was a Kenton, and Stan Kenton was cousin of hers. I grew up listening to this music, and so, of course, June Christy. I'm impressed with how the microphone is integral to the colors used in the figure and your simple, effective brushstrokes. Lovely!