Tom Jobim – Historia da Musica Popular Brasileira (original pressing)

Tom Jobim – História da Música Popular Brasileira is not a standard studio album by Tom Jobim — it’s part of a Brazilian compilation series titled História da Música Popular Brasileira (History of Brazilian Popular Music) that was released on LP by Abril Cultural/RCA in the early 1970s and again in editions around 1982 focusing on major composers.

This particular volume highlights Tom Jobim’s work as a foundational figure in Música Popular Brasileira (MPB) and bossa nova. Rather than featuring only his own recordings, it collects important tracks associated with Jobim’s repertoire and influence, performed by a mix of artists — including Tom Jobim himself as well as João Gilberto, Sylvia Telles and others — showcasing classic compositions such as Chega de Saudade, Samba de Uma Nota Só and A Felicidade.