The Very Thought of You
Context
1946 version by Luis Russell's orchestra, who led a band from 1943 to 1948 after being musical director of Armstrong's orchestra. Russell left music in 1948 to open a store.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Swing, big bands. Among the origins and influences of Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano).