Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim (January 25, 1927 – December 8, 1994), better known as Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian musician, composer, songwriter, arranger, and singer. He is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of bossa nova and a pivotal figure in Brazilian popular music. In his home country, he was affectionately known as “O Maestro” (The Maestro). Jobim left behind an immense musical legacy, influencing both Brazilian music and international jazz.
Tom Jobim – Interview (1981)
He began his musical studies in his teens, dedicating himself to composition and learning to play the flute and guitar, although he initially studied architecture. His career gained significant momentum, especially after his 1956 meeting with poet Vinicius de Moraes, with whom he collaborated on the soundtrack for the play “Orfeu da Conceição,” later adapted into the celebrated 1959 film “Orfeu Negro” (Black Orpheus).
Tom Jobim live with Vinicius de Moraes, Toquinho & Miucha
His compositions have been performed by countless world-renowned artists, and his songs have accumulated millions of plays.
Selected Discography of Tom Jobim
- The Composer of Desafinado, Plays (1963)
- The Wonderful World of Antonio Carlos Jobim (1965)
- Love, Strings and Jobim (1966)
- A Certain Mr. Jobim (1967)
- Wave (1967)
- Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim (1967)
- Stone Flower (1970)
- Matita Perê (1972)
- Jobim (1973)
- Elis & Tom (with Elis Regina) (1974)
- Miúcha & Tom Jobim, Vol. 1 (1977)
- Urubu (1976)
- Terra Brasilis (1980)
- Passarim (1987)
- Antonio Brasileiro (released posthumously in 1995)
Some of his Most Notable Songs:
- AGarota de Ipanema (The Girl from Ipanema)
- Chega de Saudade (No More Blues)
- Desafinado (Slightly Out of Tune)
- Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)
- Águas de Março (Waters of March)
- Insensatez (How Insensitive)
- Samba de uma nota só (One Note Samba)
- Wave
- Água de Beber
- Dindi
- A Felicidade
- Ligia
- Luiza
- Eu sei que vou te amar
- Vivo Sonhando (Dreamer)
