Joao Gilberto

Joao Gilberto was born in June 1931, in Juazeiro, Brazil. His light, melodic, samba-based music swept through the world in the 60's, and together with Jobim, he is considered to be the father of Bossa Nova.

Joao grew up interested in the traditional rythms of Brazilian samba, but became interested in jazz.
He collaborated with Jobim, and together, brought countless masterpieces into the world.

It was after he moved to the Unites States, and met a saxophone genius Stan Gets, that his works became popilar among American audience.

He performed at Carnegie Hall, when Bossa nova was at the height of its popularity.

Joao has established the foundation of Bossa nova, and various contemporary Bossa Nova artists followed his steps.