Antônio Carlos Jobim

Latin jazz, Musical Artist

1927 – 1994

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Who was Antônio Carlos Jobim?

Antônio "Tom" Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, also known as Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. He was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists within Brazil and internationally.

Widely known as the composer of "Garota de Ipanema", one of the most recorded songs of all time, Jobim has left a large number of songs that are today included in jazz and pop standard repertoires.

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Born
Jan 25, 1927
Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
Also known as
  • AC Jobim
  • Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Tom Jobin
  • A. C. Jobim
  • Antonio Carlos Jobin
  • Antonion Carlos Jobim
  • Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim
  • Antionio Carlos Jobim
  • Antonios Carlos Jobim
  • Antonio Jobim
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  • Brazil
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Died
Dec 8, 1994
New York City

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on July 23, 2013

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