Knowra Antônio Carlos Jobim Antônio Carlos Jobim Antônio Carlos Jobim (1927–1994) was a Brazilian composer, pianist, singer, and songwriter who helped create bossa nova. His songs include “The Girl from Ipanema” and “Desafinado.”
Bossa nova : A Brazilian music genre combining samba rhythms, jazz harmony, and restrained singing. Jobim helped establish this genre through songs and collaborations that shaped its sound.
The Girl from Ipanema : A bossa nova song composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim, with lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes and Norman Gimbel. Its 1964 recording brought Jobim’s music to a global audience.
Vinicius de Moraes : A Brazilian poet, playwright, and diplomat who wrote lyrics with Antônio Carlos Jobim. Their partnership produced songs including “The Girl from Ipanema” and “Chega de Saudade.”
Rio de Janeiro : A Brazilian city and cultural center on the Atlantic coast. Jobim grew up and worked in the city where bossa nova took shape.
The Girl from Ipanema (1964 recording) : A 1964 recording by Stan Getz, João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, and Antônio Carlos Jobim. Its international popularity helped make Jobim’s song a lasting standard.
Samba : A Brazilian music and dance tradition with diverse regional forms and strong African roots. Its rhythmic patterns provided a foundation for Jobim’s bossa nova compositions.
Desafinado : A bossa nova song by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Newton Mendonça, first recorded in 1958. Its melody and lyrics present bossa nova’s subtle rhythmic and harmonic character.
João Gilberto : A Brazilian singer and guitarist whose restrained vocal style and guitar rhythms helped define bossa nova. His recordings gave Jobim’s compositions a defining early sound.
Samba de uma Nota Só : A song by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Newton Mendonça, known in English as “One Note Samba.” Its playful design illustrates the compositional experimentation of Jobim’s early bossa nova period.
Great American Songbook : A canon of influential American popular songs, especially those written from the 1920s through the 1950s. Jobim’s compositions became standards frequently performed alongside its repertoire.
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