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Tom Jobim is widely considered one of the two most influential popular music composers of the 20th century. His innovative compositions helped put Brazilian popular music on the map, with his song Garota de Ipanema becoming an international success in 1964.
He was trained as a classical pianist, but later turned his attention to the rhythms of samba and bossa nova, which became popular in Rio's nightclubs at the time.
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The success of his composition Garota de Ipanema opened new audiences to Brazilian Popular Music throughout the world.
The music has been performed by more than 100 artists since it was released, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Amy Winehouse.
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Life
Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim, better known as Tom Jobim, was born on January 25, 1927 near Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro.
His house was located on Rua Conde de Bonfim and it was here that his genius began to gain form. Born in a middle class family, Jobim has since had an affinity for music.
As he grew up, he attended music school and eventually began to discover that some of the biggest Brazilian songs had already been recorded.
Initially influenced by classical European composers such as Mozart, Jobim developed a unique style combining traditional Brazilian rhythms with jazz elements. Filho of diplomat Jorge de Oliveira Jobim and Nilza Brasileiro de Almeida. At the time of his birth, Tom was barely born, Helena, who was less than a year old.
Partnership Vinícius de Moraes and João Gilberto
Embora seu nome de batismo fosse Antônio, poucas pessoas o conheciam assim. Most of them knew him as 'Tom' or 'Tom Tom', which was given to him by his wife Helena when the two of them were children.
Tom Jobim's musical genius was evident to everyone that he must play and compor, with jazz influences mixed with traditional Brazilian styles such as samba and bossa nova – genres that he is considered the inventor.
At the age of 14, the legendary Brazilian musician Tom Jobim had his first piano lessons with the German composer Hans Joachim Koellreutter, who taught at the Colégio Brasileiro de Al, in Rio de Janeiro. These lições would be the beginning of a historical career that would define its era and influence the generations of vindouras.
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To begin with music he joined the renowned group of cellist Baden Powell at the age of 18, where he developed even more of his musical genius throughout his entire life.
I met Thereza de Otero Hermanny in 1949, at the age of 22, with two children, Paulo and Elizabeth. The couple lived together for 29 years before separating in 1978. In 1986 they married Ana Beatriz Lontra, who had two children together: Paulo Jobim and Maria Luiza Jobim.
She is named as an incredibly supportive partner of Tom Jobim throughout the marriage. Supporting or emotionally as he continued to make music, inspiring some of his greatest works during that period.
We also accompanied her on business trips, being a constant companion of her husband at all stages during the last years of his life; a true testimony of your strong link.
The brilliant composer has a house near Jardim Botânico, in Rio de Janeiro, and a house in Poço Fundo (RJ).
In the 1960s, Jobim spent most of his life in New York (USA), the city he loved. His apartment was located on East 61st Street, near Central Park.
Death of Tom Jobim
On December 8, 1994, he died of cardiac arrest at Monte Sinai Hospital, in Rio de Janeiro; Located right next to your apartment in the city. He was 67 years old at the time of his death.
Artwork by Tom Jobim
Tom Jobim (1927-1994) is one of two most renowned and honored Brazilian composers and musicians. He was a genius of Brazilian Popular Music and was often referred to as a maestro by many music lovers.
He was the creator of some of the most iconic Brazilian songs, such as “Garota de Ipanema”, “Águas de março”, “Chega de Saudade” and “Desafinado”.
Our sophisticated rhythms and melodies will lift spirits around the world, immersing you in a unique blend of jazz, bossa nova, samba and classical music.
Jobim was multi-talented who played several instruments.
During his artistic life, Jobim composed three main themes: love, nature, especially Brazilian fauna and flora; e Rio de Janeiro – a city that he spent most of his life.
Jobim wrote several beautiful poems about love, including “Água de Beber” and “Corcovado” – both romantic songs that lack health and connection.
Start
Jobim began his musical journey back in 1951, when he recorded his first music “Chega de Saudade”. This music marked the beginning of bossa nova, a genre that would become familiar throughout Brazil and Germany.
After this success, Jobim went on to compor songs for some of Brazil's greatest singers, such as Elis Regina, Gal Costa and Maria Bethânia.
In 1952, Jobim was hired by the Continental record company and released his first single, “Tereza” – a samba-song that would become one of his biggest musical successes.
It was the first big success that happened on the way to becoming one of the two most influential composers and performers in Brazil.
Tom Jobim's main music
Arrival of longing (1958)
Corcovado (1960)
Girl from Ipanema (1962)
Samba of the Airplane (1962)
I only dance samba (1962)
Wave (1967)
March Waters (1973)
Ligia (1973)
Samba of a single note (1974)
Partnerships
The partnership between Jobim and his long-time collaborator, Vinícius de Moraes, would lend to Brazil.
Together, they recorded some of the most beloved bossa nova songs, such as “Garota de Ipanema”, one of the most recorded and written songs.
They also record dozens of timeless classics such as “Corcovado”, “Desafinado” and “Wave”.
Among its national partners, we can mention:
Elis Regina worked with Tom Jobim in some of his greatest works, such as “Drinking Water”, “Insensatez” and “Corcovado”. She also sang alongside him classics like “Wave”, which he composed especially for her.
Astrud Gilberto;
Baden Powell;
Billy White;
Dolores Duran;
Eliseth Cardoso;
Flora Purim;
Gal Costa;
John Gilberto;
Newton Mendonça;
Sergio Mendes;
Silvinha Teles, among others.
Among these international partnerships, those established with Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and most stand out as truly special musical moments in time.
Each collaboration brings together a unique mix of styles and sounds to create something truly magical.
Two animated rhythms from “Garota de Ipanema”, with Stan Getz, a Ella Fitzgerald, with an inesque presentation in “Chega de Saudade” – these are the moments that the fãs of music will never be quenched by its beauty and brilho.
Partnership with Vinícius de Moraes
Vinícius de Moraes wrote nearly 200 lyrics during his life, but he said that his collaboration with Tom Jobim was his most important work.
Together, they created a unique sound that combined samba rhythms with romantic lyricism, mixing traditional styles with modern touches never heard before in Brazil.
His compositions are filled with love and health, simultaneously, in homage to his native country and his musical traditions.
Tribute
The Rio de Janeiro International Airport, also known as Galeão, was officially rebranded as Antônio Carlos Jobim Airport on January 5, 1999 in tribute to the genius Tom Jobim. He contributed to the development of popular music throughout the world with his fusion of Brazilian genres, such as samba and bossa nova.
In tribute to a great artist, Rio de Janeiro decided to rename its international airport in tribute to him.
The airport is located near many famous tourist attractions, such as Pão de Açúcar, Praia de Copacabana and Cristo Redentor. The airport symbolizes much more than just being a modern transportation center; represents the pride and appreciation of Brazil for one of its greatest artists.
