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Antonio Carlos Jobim
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Born: Jan 25, 1927 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Died: Dec 8, 1994 in New York, NY
Genre: Latin
Styles: Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, MPB, World Fusion, Latin Folk
Biography: It has been said that Antonio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim was the George Gershwin of Brazil, and there is a solid ring of truth in that, for both contributed large bodies of songs to the jazz repertoire, both expanded their reach into the concert hall, and both tend to symbolize their countries ...Read full biography
Wave
Wave
Released: 1967
Label: A&M
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When Creed Taylor left Verve/MGM for his own label under the auspices of A&M, he quickly signed Antonio Carlos Jobim and they picked up right where they left off with this stunningly seductive record, ...Read full review
Elis & Tom
Elis & Tom
Released: 1974
Label: Verve Records
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This beautiful -- and now legendary -- recording date between iconic Brazilian vocalist Elis Regina and composer, conductor, and arranger Tom Jobim is widely regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian pop ...Read full review
More Antonio Carlos Jobim albums: Main Albums (53), Compilations (91), Singles & EPs (1), DVD/Video (12)
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