Antônio Carlos Jobim, also known as Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist, and singer, celebrated as a father of bossa nova.
Jobim was inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to music.
Jobim had four children, including musician Daniel Jobim, who performed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Biography
Early Life
Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, known as Tom Jobim, was born on January 25, 1927, in Tijuca, a middle-class neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His father, Jorge de Oliveira Jobim, was a writer and diplomat, while his mother, Nilza Brasileiro de Almeida, had indigenous roots. After his parents separated, Jobim and his sister moved with their mother to Ipanema, a place that would later inspire many of his songs. His stepfather, Celso da Frota Pessoa, encouraged his musical pursuits by gifting him a piano, despite Jobim's initial reluctance towards the instrument.
Career
Jobim's musical journey began in the 1940s when he played piano in bars and nightclubs in Rio. He gained prominence in the 1950s after collaborating with poet Vinicius de Moraes on the play "Orfeu da Conceição". Their partnership produced the hit song "Se Todos Fossem Iguais A Você". Jobim's music became a cornerstone of the Bossa Nova movement, especially after João Gilberto recorded his songs "Desafinado" and "Chega de Saudade" in 1958. His innovative blend of samba and cool jazz captivated audiences and influenced countless musicians worldwide.
Personal Life
Jobim was married twice; first to Thereza Otero Hermanny, with whom he had two children, and later to photographer Ana Beatriz Lontra, with whom he had two more children. His family legacy continues through his grandson, Daniel Jobim, who performed at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Jobim's contributions to music earned him numerous accolades, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame.
Legacy
Regarded as one of the most significant songwriters of the 20th century, Jobim's compositions have become jazz standards, performed by artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. His sophisticated harmonic structures and melodic innovations have left an indelible mark on music, ensuring that his work continues to resonate with audiences around the globe. In honor of his legacy, Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport was renamed after him in 1999, a testament to his enduring influence on Brazilian culture.
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Discography
Antonio Brasileiro1994
- 1.Só danço samba2:01
- 2.Piano na mangeira2:43
- 3.How Insensitive (Insensatez)3:46
- 4.Querida3:32
- 5.Surfboard3:09
- 6.Samba de Maria Luiza1:15
- 7.Forever Green3:14
- 8.Maracangalha2:41
- 9.Maricotinha3:49
- 10.Pato preto4:22
- 11.Meu amigo Radamés3:56
- 12.Blue Train (Trem azul)5:00
- 13.Radamés y Pelé2:48
- 14.Chora coração3:08
- 15.Trem de ferro4:35
Encontro1991
- 1.Canta, canta mais3:56
- 2.Sem Você3:20
- 3.Por Toda A Minha Vida2:16
- 4.Eu Nâo Existo Sem Você1:36
- 5.Cancâo Do Amor Demais1:51
- 6.Modinha1:46
- 7.Estrada Branca2:23
- 8.El Calambre4:16
- 9.Melodia em la menor4:03
- 10.La Muerte del Angel3:36
- 11.Berceuse2:29
- 12.Primavera Portena6:03
Inédito1987
- 1.Wave (Vou te contar)2:48
- 2.Chega de saudades3:53
- 3.Sabiá3:19
- 4.Samba do avião3:24
- 5.Garota de Ipanema4:03
- 6.Retrato em branco e preto2:05
- 7.Modinha (Seresta nº 5)2:54
- 8.Modinha2:15
- 9.Canta, canta mais3:58
- 10.Eu não existo sem você2:44
- 11.Por causa de você2:24
- 12.Sucedeu assim2:28
- 13.Imagina1:52
- 14.Eu sei que vou te amar1:52
- 15.Canção do amor demais1:42
- 16.Falando de amor3:53
- 17.Inútil paisagem2:48
- 18.Derradeira primavera2:19
- 19.Canção em modo menor2:21
- 20.Estrada do Sol3:13
- 21.Águas de março3:36
- 22.Samba de uma nota só3:00
- 23.Desafinado2:55
- 24.A felicidade3:47
Passarim1987
- 1.Passarim3:38
- 2.Bebel3:13
- 3.Borzeguim4:24
- 4.Looks Like December3:46
- 5.Isabella3:23
- 6.Fascinatin' Rhythm2:14
- 7.Chansong3:21
- 8.Samba do Soho3:01
- 9.Luiza2:32
- 10.Brasil nativo3:52
- 11.Gabriela7:57
- 12.Anos dourados3:44
- 13.Passarim3:38
Edu & Tom1981
- 1.Ai quem me dera
- 2.Pra dizer adeus
- 3.Chovendo na roseira
- 4.Moto‐contínuo
- 5.Angela
- 6.Luiza
- 7.Canção do amanhecer
- 8.Vento bravo
- 9.É preciso dizer adeus
- 10.Canto triste
Terra Brasilis1980
- 1.Dreamer3:02
- 2.Canta mais4:31
- 3.Olha Maria4:03
- 4.One note samba2:16
- 5.Dindi4:12
- 6.Quiet Nights3:25
- 7.Marina del Rey2:25
- 8.Desafinado3:23
- 9.Você vai ver2:55
- 10.Estrada do sol2:01
- 11.The Girl From Ipanema4:47
- 12.Double Rainbow4:03
- 13.Triste3:04
- 14.Wave3:39
- 15.Someone to Light Up My Life3:00
- 16.Falando de amor3:39
- 17.Two Kites4:36
- 18.Modinha3:34
- 19.Sabiá3:54
- 20.Estrada branca2:01
Miucha & Tom Jobim1979
- 1.Turma do funil (No baixo Leblon)3:26
- 2.Triste alegria2:06
- 3.Aula de matemática2:41
- 4.Sublime tortura3:11
- 5.Madrugada2:31
- 6.Samba do carioca2:45
- 7.Falando de amor2:34
- 8.Nó cego3:39
- 9.Dinheiro em penca9:25
Miucha & Antonio Carlos Jobim1977
- 1.Vai levando3:20
- 2.Tiro cruzado2:09
- 3.Comigo é assim3:12
- 4.Na batucada da vida2:50
- 5.Sei lá, “a vida tem sempre razão”2:31
- 6.Olhos nos olhos4:10
- 7.Pela luz dos olhos teus2:45
- 8.Samba do avião2:49
- 9.Saia do caminho4:08
- 10.Maninha2:41
- 11.Choro de nada2:41
- 12.É preciso dizer adeus2:09
Urubu1976
- 1.Boto (Porpoise)6:07
- 2.Ligia4:13
- 3.Correnteza2:41
- 4.Angela2:50
- 5.Saudade Do Brazil8:08
- 6.Valse3:14
- 7.Arquitetura de Morar (Architecture to live)8:08
- 8.O Homem (The Man)2:31
Elis & Tom1974
- 1.Águas de março3:32
- 2.Pois é1:43
- 3.Só tinha de ser com você3:49
- 4.Modinha2:16
- 5.Triste2:39
- 6.Corcovado3:53
- 7.O que tinha de ser1:43
- 8.Retrato em branco e preto3:03
- 9.Brigas, nunca mais1:39
- 10.Por toda a minha vida2:04
- 11.Fotografia2:46
- 12.Soneto de separação2:20
- 13.Chovendo na roseira3:11
- 14.Inútil paisagem3:08
Jobim1973
- 1.Águas de Março3:57
- 2.Ana Luiza5:27
- 3.Matita Perê7:13
- 4.Tempo do mar5:10
- 5.The Mantiqueira Range3:32
- 6.Crônica da casa assassinada: Trem para Cordisburgo / Chora coração / O jardim abandonado / Milagre e palhaços9:58
- 7.Rancho das nuvens4:04
- 8.Nuvens douradas3:16
Stone Flower1970
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Tide1970
- 1.The Girl From Ipanema4:53
- 2.Carinhoso2:49
- 3.Tema Jazz4:37
- 4.Sue Ann3:05
- 5.Remember4:05
- 6.Tide4:07
- 7.Takatanga4:45
- 8.Caribe2:45
- 9.Rockanalia5:02
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim1967
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A Certain Mr. Jobim1967
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Antonio Carlos Jobim & Sérgio Mendes1967
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Wave1967
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Tom Jobim apresenta1966
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The Swinger From Rio1965
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The Wonderful World of Antonio Carlos Jobim1965
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Getz / Gilberto1964
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Caymmi visita Tom1964
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The Composer of Desafinado, Plays1963
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Brasília: Sinfonia da Alvorada1961
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Sinfonia do Rio de Janeiro1954
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Label
- Record label
- Verve Records
Achievements
- Award
- Brazilian Music Awards
- Award
- Latin Grammy Hall of Fame
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album
- Award
- International Latin Music Hall of Fame
Groups
- Tom Jobim e Orquestracurrent
Similar artists
Archive
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: A. C. Jobim, A. Carlos Jobim, A.C. Jochim, AC Jobim, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim
Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist (1927–1994)
Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, also known as Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist, songwriter, arranger and singer. Jobim is considered a great exponent of Brazilian music and one of the fathers of bossa nova for having merged samba with cool jazz in the 1960s as a pioneer of the genre. He is also regarded as one of the most celebrated songwriters of the 20th century, and his compositions have been played and recorded by many singers and instrumentalists internationally since the early 1960s.
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