Antonio Carlos (Tom) Jobim: Sinfonia Do Rio De Janeiro (Clear Vinyl) auf LP

Antonio Carlos Jobim was the artchitect of Bossa Nova, the writer of "The Girl from Ipanema" and many of the other Bossa standards. One of the 20th century's most gifted songwriters. A figure as symbolic of Brazil as Gershwin is of America or as Lennon & McCartney are of Britain. Influenced by Chopin and George Gershwin, Jobim brought a refinement to Brazilian music in the first half of the fifties and this compilation showcases his brilliant, early recordings including "Teresa of the Beach" a number one hit for Dick Farney and Lucio Alvesand the long original "Sinfonia Do Rio de Janeiro", a suite of ballads and sambas evoking the sun and sea and describing the beauties of Rio in those times.

These historic and valuable recordings have never previously been released outside of Brazil. Tom Jobim has sold literally millions of records around the world. He is actually one of the ten most recorded popular composers of all time. Recorded a big album with Frank Sinatra in 1967 that was second only for sales to "Sgnt Pepper". Jobim features in every aspect of the development of the nation’s music. His popularity is such that on his death the president of Brazil named Rio’s international airport after Antonio Carlos Jobim.