Oscar Peterson Trio, 'Wave' (Tom Jobim)

The Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson (1925-2007) plays 'Wave', bossa nova by the Brazilian composer, arranger, singer, guitarist and flutist Tom Jobim (1927-1994). Recorded live in Italy, 1985.
Oscar Peterson - Piano
Joe Pass - Guitar
Niels-Henning Örsted Pedersen - Bass
Check Doc Severinsen's version of 'Wave':
• Doc Severinsen, 'Wave'...
Check Toots Thielemans & Elis Regina's version of 'Wave':
• Toots Thielemans & Eli...
Original lyrics in Brazilian Portuguese:
Vou te contar, os olhos já não podem ver
Coisas que só o coração pode entender
Fundamental é mesmo o amor
É impossível ser feliz sozinho...
O resto é mar, é tudo que eu não sei contar
São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
Vem de mansinho a brisa e me diz:
‘É impossível ser feliz sozinho...’
Da primeira vez era a cidade...
Da segunda o cais e a eternidade...
Agora eu já sei da onda que se ergueu no mar
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
O amor se deixa surpreender
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver...

[@Gosende1705]

Orgulho de ser brasileiro. Ver o maior nome da nossa música ser exaltado por um dos meus músicos de jazz favoritos é incrível 🇧🇷🇨🇦

[@111progressive]

A.C.Jobim said once: I'm honored by a great Musician such as Oscar Peterson who played a lot of my compositions even better than me!
I heard this version more than 2 hundred times and I've never got enough of it!

[@franguccio1]

Oscar Peterson plays like an alien with several brains. His technique is beyond comprehension.

[@vitorbarradasbasto]

it is absolutely honoring for me, as a brazilian, to see that our great musicians were recognized even by some genius such as peterson. unfortunately, I was born after jobim’s death, but I hope and do my best to keep our legacy alive. viva a bossa nova!

[@josephk7946]

Sometimes watching the audience's faces is as fine as watching the players. They know they how honoured they are

[@okiepita50t-town28]

The most incredible jazz pianist ever to live. May he RIP. You are truly missed Oscar.

[@porpentosa]

Both hands in unison from approx.

[@magno4652]

Oscar Peterson was a trully piano player hero for millions over all the world! A genius of a human race!

[@shahzadzafar71]

No human being had such a command over an instrument than Oscar Petersen on the Piano

[@Mrkambimba]

Jobim great composer and Oscar Peterson greatest jazz pianist!

[@joannagoab9741]

Oscar Peterson was the best player of the world . Ever!!!

[@Kevin-se6nc]

Omg.. this is god level improvisation

[@MrLightning20]

Oscar petersons solo here is so crisp, smooth, and soothing that I listen to it almost everyday. My favorite song.

[@daisyholmes1773]

Music of staggering sophistication, virtuosity and feel. The more one knows about music the further away from possible this seems.

[@winelover3966]

My late beautiful Mother was a huge Oscar Peterson fan & of course I am too. It's amazing how back then audiences didn't move, dance or show any enjoyment until the very end. This is absolutely wonderful to see.

[@AnonymousF11]

We are so lucky someone caught this on camera. ❤️U

[@hopfuser]

The whole rhythm section on 4 strings...Peterson and Pass had the greatest backline EVER with this tremendous bass player...

[@Gina-bt7qk]

Where have they been hiding this man? My heart leaps with joy when I hear this man play.

[@jaspion1411]

Monstro do Jazz exaltando Tom Jobim. Arranjo monumental com a presença de Joe Pass.

[@emilionetopereira47]

Peterson is so great in this tune !!!