The work of one of the most relevant Brazilian popular music artists will be performed by two great musicians: Seu Jorge and Daniel Jobim showcase their talents and reproduce part of the work of Antonio Carlos Jobim. The USA tour will begin in October and will feature the Seu Jorge’s precious talent and Daniel, Tom’s grandson, as well as the musicians Paulo Braga (drums) and Rodrigo Villa (bass).
In the repertoire, Tom’s praise of love and of Rio de Janeiro, as well as collaboration with Vinicius de Moraes and many others as in the songs, Corcovado, Garota de Ipanema, Luíza, Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar, Ligia, A Felicidade, among many hits. Regarding the choice of repertoire, Daniel quickly says:
“The selection of songs is something quite natural, according to each one’s heart, the songs that Seu Jorge likes to sing. It is very good, because it flows naturally, and this must be reflected on stage. These are songs that we like and are familiar to us, disregarding the different tones”.
For Seu Jorge, interpreting Tom’s songs is a mixture of good feelings: “Singing this repertoire is an incredible gift for me and at the same time it’s an enormous challenge! Love is back. Tom Jobim lives on”, declares the musician.
During the presentation, Daniel Jobim and Seu Jorge alternate nostalgic moments, great versions, and personal impressions about the poet. Seu Jorge always wanted to interpret Tom’s work.
“Antonio Carlos Jobim was, without a doubt, one of the greatest composers in the world that we were lucky enough for him to be Brazilian and one of the greatest heroes of our music. A creative mind concerned with creating music that is genuinely Brazilian with its beautiful chords and pure poetry. His eternal songs fill people’s hearts with joy, romanticism and hope”, reflects Seu Jorge.
The versatility of the sovereign maestro’s work merges with the artist. Antonio Carlos Jobim was a composer, pianist, arranger, singer and guitarist and would have turned 93 in January this year. One of the great icons of MPB left us at 67 and was one of the most important Brazilian artists to take the mixture of samba, classical, jazz and bossa nova to an international level of relevance. From partnerships with João Gilberto, Chico Buarque, Baden Powell and Frank Sinatra, Tom was part of the history of Brazilian culture and left an extensive legacy of film soundtracks, collaborations, contributions, albums and participations.
“I, fortunately, have many memories of my grandfather. I was able to live with him a lot. He used to start playing songs very early in the morning, starting at 6am. They were classical songs that he practiced every day. Before composing he would play some pieces, he would study beforehand”.
“When he started to compose the ideas were already emerging. I remember him playing Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Rachmaninov. Early in the morning there was already that enlightened music. It really leaves a mark, one never forgets,” says Daniel.