Music Stamp Package Will Feature Free Jazz CD // Louis Armstrong, 9 Other Greats Honored

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: August 27, 1995| Author: LARRY FINLEY | Copyright information

Jazz hits of the past will soon be on the shelves on the U.S. Postal Service label.

To kick off their American Music Stamp Festival Friday, a special CD package has been put together with songs made famous or written by 10 jazz greats who will be honored on a series of new stamps on Sept. 18.

The CD will be in the Jazz Musicians Stampfolio, a special package for new stamps and available at post offices for $4.95. The CD is free with the package, which includes a pane of the ...

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