Jobim, he's the Man

Tom

(that's what they use to call him)

Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim (January 25, 1927 – December 8, 1994),

 also known as Tom Jobim (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈtõ ʒoˈbĩ]), was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. 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.

For more info here's a link to specifics.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Carlos_Jobim

I haven't heard a song that he wrote

that I didn't like.

He is responsible for my love

of the samba and bossa nova.

Whenever I hear a samba/bossa nova,

I go to a different place.

Enjoy some of my favorite renditions of his songs.

(you-tube is being weird again.  Click on the

"watch on youtube" link to hear the song)

Aahhhh, what great summer music.

Sea, sand, shells, cool breezes...

I listened to Sergio Mendes Brazil '66

in grade school.

This was the summer I read JD Salinger's

collection of short stories,

before entering 7th grade.

Love that book.

Learned the word 'persnickity' from one

of his stories.

Anyway, I digress.

A happy, happy Thursday to you,

and many more.  ; )

Love to all you persnickity fishes out there...

xoxo d