JOBIM 100
Celebrating Jobim's 100th anniversary
PASSARIM
ABOUT
PASSARIM is dedicated to reimagining the work of Antonio Carlos Jobim through the lens of a new generation of artists. Founded in São Paulo in 2017 by João Leão, Tika, Kika and Igor Caracas, the group revisits Jobim’s iconic 1987 gold album Passarim, translating its rich orchestral language into a minimalist format shaped by vocal effects, electric guitars, synthesizers, and touch of psychedelia. The group has since released two official singles in tribute to Jobim and João Gilberto and one original composition, Bangalô.
Since its creation, PASSARIM has performed in major venues and theatres in Brazil and has toured internationally, with performances across Canada in 2024 and 2025 (Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, and the East Coast). The project has also collaborated with important artists from São Paulo's indie scene, as well as renowned musicians that are part of Jobim’s legacy, Jaques Morelenbaum and Paula Morelenbaum.
For 2027, PASSARIM presents JOBIM 100, a special program marking the centennial of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Expanding beyond the Passarim album, the repertoire draws from a broader selection of Jobim’s work, alongside new original material, all shaped within the sonic universe the group has developed over the years.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Distinctive sonic identity to Jobim’s repertoire.
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Nearly 10 years in activity
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Presented internationally across Canada since 2024
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Collaboration with Jaques and Paula Morelenbaum
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Three singles released, including original material.
TOURING INFO
ORIGIN: São Paulo, Brazil
FORMAT: 5 musicians
Keyboard, vocals
Synth, vocals
Guitar, vocals
Drums, vocals
Bass
DURATION: 60 - 90 mins
REPERTOIRE: mix of Jobim classics and original material
STYLES: bossa nova, Brazilian jazz, soul/RnB, world music
ACTIVITIES: talks, workshops, and educational programs available
TECHNICAL: full rider available upon request
CONTACT
BOOKING, TECH, GENERAL INQUIRIES
TIMELINE
2016
repertoire, musical and visual identity development, pilot video recording
2017 - 2018
the project launched in 2017 as Passarim30 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the album Passarim (1987). Performances across main venues and theatres in São Paulo feature important guests from the city's music scene
JazzB (feat. Hélio Flanders)
SESC Ipiranga (feat. Rômulo Fróes)
Casa de Francisca (feat. Junio Barreto)
SESC Belenzinho (feat. Marcelo Jeneci)
2019 - 2020
the group recorded two singles: a track from the Passarim album, Borzeguim, and a tribute to João Gilberto, Astronauta. The singles were produced and mixed by renowned musician and dub master Victor Rice and released by YB Music.
ASTRONAUTA (PINGARILHO/VASCONCELOS)
single released in 2020
BORZEGUIM (A.C. JOBIM)
single released in 2020
2024
Passarim delivers an unforgettable performance at Paulo Autran Theatre in São Paulo, having as very special guests two former members of Jobim's ensemble, Jacques Morelenbaum and Paula Morelenbaum.
2024 - 2025
with support of Brazilian and Canadian grants, the group made their first international tour in Canada, performing in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and the East Coast provinces of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The group returns the following year to perform at LulaWorld Festival and Dundas West Festival in Toronto (featuring Bruno Capinan).
PRESS
Vozes do Brasil - Rádio Cultura FM
Patrícia Palumbo
Mar 2024
Music Non Stop
Fabiano Alcântara
Jun 2020
Jornalistas Livres
Gustavo Aranda
Jun 2020
Trabalho Sujo
Alexandre Matias
Jun 2020
GALLERY
