Jobim, Antonio Carlos
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Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, also known as Tom Jobim (1927-1994) was a Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist, arranger and singer. He is one of the great figures in Brazilian music and is often referred to as the "father of bossa nova". He has written many successful songs and the most famous are The Girl from Ipanema, Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars, Desafinado, Chega de Saudade, How Insensitive and others…
