Antônio Carlos Jobim
Details
Birth Date 25 Jan 1927
Place of Birth Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Personal Name Antônio Carlos Jobim
Also known as
- Tom Jobim
- Carlos Jobim
Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, also known as Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian composer, pianist, songwriter, arranger and singer. He was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists within Brazil and internationally.