Bossa Nova · Bossa nova, Festival-era MPB

Tom Jobim

Type Solo artistFamily Bossa NovaDebut 1956State Rio de JaneiroTier S · Legend

The most recorded Brazilian composer in the world: "The Girl from Ipanema", "Águas de Março", "Wave".

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Solo artist from Rio de Janeiro, on record since 1956. Listed in the Bossa Nova family, under Bossa nova and Festival-era MPB. Ranked among the catalogue's legends (tier S). Has 7 songs in the timeline and 5 essential albums.

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In the timeline 7

Essential albums

1963
The Composer of Desafinado, Plays
Tom Jobim
Jobim's first instrumental record in the US, arranged by Claus Ogerman.
1967
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra & Tom Jobim
Sinatra sings Jobim, with Jobim himself on guitar.
1967
Wave
Tom Jobim
Instrumental, orchestral Jobim, with the title track.
1973
Matita Perê
Tom Jobim
One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).
1974
Elis & Tom
Elis Regina & Tom Jobim
The Los Angeles meeting of the greatest singer and the greatest composer, with "Águas de Março".