Antônio Carlos Jobim
25 January 1927 – 8 December 1994
Antônio Carlos Jobim was a Brazilian composer, pianist, and songwriter who was a principal creator of the bossa nova genre. His compositions, including 'The Girl from Ipanema,' became international standards and profoundly influenced jazz and popular music worldwide.
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Life events
He was born in the Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe played piano in bars and nightclubs in Rio while developing as a composer.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis collaboration with Vinicius de Moraes on the film brought international attention.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe song, written with Vinicius de Moraes, became one of the most recorded songs in history.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHis collaboration with Stan Getz and João Gilberto won multiple Grammy Awards and popularized bossa nova globally.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe album Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim showcased his songs for a global audience.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHe led a group featuring family members for his later concerts and recordings.
He died of complications following surgery in New York.
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