Considered one of the most influential figures in bossa nova, Antônio Carlos Jobim was a Brazilian composer, arranger, singer, and pianist. His sophisticated melodies and harmonies, often infused with elements of jazz and classical music, defined the sound of bossa nova in the 1950s and 60s, leading to its international popularity. Jobim's timeless compositions, such as "Garota de Ipanema" (The Girl from Ipanema), remain jazz standards and have been recorded by countless artists worldwide.