Antonio Carlos Jobim's Biography
Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim (January 25, 1927 in Rio de Janeiro - December 8, 1994 in New York City), or Tom Jobim (as he is fondly known in his home country), was a Brazilian composer, arranger, singer, pianist/guitarist and one of the primary forces behind the creation of bossa nova, and its subsequent global popularity.
Jobim's compositions, known for their exquisite melodies and harmonies, have been performed by numerous notable performers both within Brazil and internationally.
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