The album 'Ella Abraca Jobim' is a tribute by Ella Fitzgerald to Brazilian composer Antônio Carlos Jobim, released in 1981 by Pablo Records. It was produced by Norman Granz and recorded in 1980.
The album includes classic Jobim songs such as 'The Girl from Ipanema', 'Corcovado', and 'Desafinado', with arrangements blending jazz and bossa nova. Fitzgerald sings in English and Portuguese on some tracks, showcasing her versatility.
The recording featured Jobim himself on guitar and arrangements, along with Brazilian and American musicians. The album was critically acclaimed and is considered one of Fitzgerald's best works from the 1980s.