Antonio Carlos Jobim

Musician

1927-01-25 – 1994-12-08

Antonio Carlos Jobim was a Brazilian composer, songwriter, and arranger central to the global rise of bossa nova. He co-wrote standards such as The Girl from Ipanema and collaborated with major jazz artists. His catalog remains foundational in Brazilian popular music.

Quotes by Antonio Carlos Jobim

What really swings is the music of the United States, Cuba, the Caribbean and vicinity, and, of course, Brazil. The rest is all waltzes.
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