U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Latin Jazz, Hispanic Heritage

New Latin Jazz Stamp Unveiled at Loyola University’s 4th Annual Latin Ball

What:
Latin Jazz Commemorative Stamp Unveiling

Who:
Omar Aquino, Pres., Loyola’s Latin American Student Org. (LASO)
Elizabeth Ramirez, Pres., Loyola’s Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority
Javier Cervantes, Dir., Department of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs
Mark Reynolds, Corporate Communications, USPS
Mikal Sutherlin, Corporate Communications, USPS

When:
Saturday, October 18 – 9:00 p.m.

Where:
4th Annual Latin Ball
Kasbeer Hall (15th Floor)
25 E Pearson St.

Background:
The Latin Jazz stamp is the latest in a long history of stamp subjects honoring Hispanic people, places and events.

Latin jazz is an improvisational and rhythmic style of music that combines elements of jazz with musical traditions rooted in Africa, Europe and the Americas. Like jazz, it relies on instruments such as the piano, saxophone and bass to play and improvise harmonies and melodies. Most Latin jazz adds a complex rhythm section, which can include conga drums, the bongo, maracas, the cowbell or other percussion instruments.

The stamp features a bold, graphic design that captures the upbeat, energetic and romantic spirit that characterizes much of Latin jazz. A tropical evening scene depicts three musicians playing bass, piano, and conga drums and conveys the multicultural aspects of the music, its percussive and improvisational nature and its rhythmic complexity.

The 42-cent Latin Jazz stamp is available at Post Offices across the nation and at www.usps.com.

The Latin Ball is a Loyola tradition and an opportunity for Loyola students to enjoy wonderful foods and Latin music at Loyola’s Water Tower Campus. This is a semi-formal event sponsored by the Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

Contact:
Mark Reynolds (312) 983-8371, cell (312) 351-5868
mark.v.reynolds@usps.gov