Originally a 1930s ballad, "Poinciana" became a jazz standard after Ahmad Jamal's minimalist trio arrangement, featuring his trademark rhythmic drive and space.
"Poinciana" is a jazz standard popularized by Ahmad Jamal's 1958 instrumental version, though its origins trace back to Nat Simon and Buddy Bernier's 1936 song based on the Cuban melody "La canción del árbol".
