Corcovado (Piano Sheet Music PDF and MP3)

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The composition "Corcovado," performed by Oscar Peterson, is a jazz interpretation of the Brazilian bossa nova piece composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim (also known as "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars"). In his solo rendition, Peterson showcases his virtuosic piano mastery, seamlessly blending the delicacy, lyricism, and subtle harmonic sensibility characteristic of bossa nova with jazz improvisation and intricate rhythmic patterns.

He preserves the melodic grace of the original while enriching it with elements uniquely his own: dense chordal textures, rapid arpeggios, and a sensual swing feel. Peterson’s performance is restrained yet expressive, highlighting the poignancy of the melody and the atmosphere of nocturnal stillness evoked in the lyrics.

This recording typically appears on albums dedicated to Latin American or Brazilian music arranged in a jazz style—for example, "Oscar Peterson Plays the Antonio Carlos Jobim Songbook," released in 1991.