Role

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Composer Performer

Country

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Brazil

Birth

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January 25, 1927 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Death

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December 8, 1994 in New York City, NY

 

Antonio Carlos Jobim was a Brazilian composer, pianist, and singer who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of bossa nova, a style of Brazilian music that emerged in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Born in Rio de Janeiro on January 25, 1927, Jobim grew up in a musical family and began playing the piano at a young age. He was influenced by a wide range of musical styles, including classical music, jazz, and Brazilian folk music. Jobim's career as a composer began in the 1950s, when he began writing songs for Brazilian singers and recording artists. His early compositions were heavily influenced by the samba and other traditional Brazilian rhythms, but he soon began to experiment with new sounds and styles. In the late 1950s, Jobim began collaborating with other Brazilian musicians, including guitarist João Gilberto and lyricist Vinicius de Moraes, and together they developed the bossa nova style. Bossa nova is characterized by its gentle, syncopated rhythms, its use of jazz harmonies and improvisation, and its emphasis on melody and lyrics. Jobim's compositions for bossa nova, such as "Desafinado," "Corcovado," and "The Girl from Ipanema," became international hits and helped to popularize the style around the world. In addition to his work as a composer, Jobim was also a talented pianist and singer. He often performed his own compositions, both in Brazil and abroad, and his recordings are still highly regarded by fans of Brazilian music today. Jobim's music has been covered by countless artists over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Stan Getz, and his influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary musicians. Throughout his career, Jobim remained committed to exploring new sounds and styles, and he continued to experiment with different musical genres until his death in 1994. His legacy as a composer and musician is still felt today, and his contributions to the development of Brazilian music continue to be celebrated around the world.

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