Antônio Carlos Jobim

Birthday: January 25th, 1927 Date of Death: December 8th, 1994 Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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.