2008 LATIN JAZZ Plate Block of 4 x 42 cents US Postage Stamps

On September 8, 2008 in Washington, DC., the USPS stamp, celebrated the rich musical heritage of the United States of America. The stamp features a bold, graphic design by San Francisco based artist and Latin jazz fan Michael Bartalos of San Francisco, California. The design conveys the multicultural aspects of the music, its percussive and improvisational nature, and its rhythmic complexity.