USPS offers collection of classic Fitzgerald love songs
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The United States Postal Service is going to be offering a special edition CD of classic Ella Fitzgerald love songs just in time for Valentine’s Day. “Love Letters from Ella” will be on sale for a limited time at select post offices nationwide. The collection includes some of the jazz singer’s most cherished love songs, recorded with some her favorite collaborators, including Count Basie and his orchestra, Joe Pass and Andre Previn. The special edition CD also features Fitzgerald accompanied by the …
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