Pete Kelly's Blues

[showman]

In the 1970s, Peter Clayton on BBC radio played 'Pete Kelly's Blues' - *not* the original soundtrack from the film starring Peggy Lee and sung by Ella Fitzgerald, but sung by someone else. The voice could be Sarah Vaughan and the tenor sax solo could be by
Ben Webster. I once had this on a reel tape recorded off the radio, and frustratingly, the tape ran out just when Peter Clayton was saying: "that was the voice and tenor saxophone of..."

[andy hughes]

The vocalist you could be looking for is June Christy, who recorded this song for her 1953 album 'Something Cool' which is available on CD. June Christy's profile fits the decription, although I'm not familiar with her work personally. Have a listen - this should be the elusive song you are seeking. If not, come back to The Answerbank - we love a challenge!