Jazz from the United Nations

 

The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) issued three mini-sheets of twelve stamps to celebrate International Jazz Day on 30 April 2014. One of these stamps was used used on this postcard, depicting a Trumpet, which is also a typical instrument used by jazz players. UNESCO proclaimed 30 April as “International Jazz Day”. Each year, this international day brings together people from all over the world to celebrate and learn about the art of jazz, its roots, its future and its impact.