The Girl From Ipanema
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About the artists
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Stan Getz
Stan Getz, “The Sound,” was a legendary American jazz saxophonist. He pioneered the bossa nova craze in the US with hits like “The Girl from Ipanema.” A virtuoso known for his warm, lyrical tone, he won several Grammys and remains one of the most influential sax players in music history.
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Antônio Carlos Jobim
Antônio Carlos Jobim, or Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian composer and a father of bossa nova. He merged samba with cool jazz in the 1960s to create a global phenomenon. His songs, like “The Girl from Ipanema,” are among the most recorded in history, making him a titan of 20th-century music.
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João Gilberto
João Gilberto was a Brazilian legend and the “father of bossa nova.” He pioneered the genre in the late 50s with his unique guitar style and quiet vocals. His 1965 album Getz/Gilberto became the first jazz record to win Album of the Year at the Grammys, making him an international music icon.
