Ahmad Jamal...Poinciana

Unfortunately, this is not the original version recorded by Ahmad Jamal, which included Israel Crosby on bass and Vernell Fournier on drums. The original, written by Nat Simon and Buddy Bernier in 1936, was recorded in 1958 by Ahmad Jamal. It was based on a traditional Cuban folk song, "Cancion Del Arbol" (Song of the Tree), with Spanish lyrics by Manuel Lliso. Benny Carter, Bing Crosby, and Glenn Miller all recorded it in the early 40s, but Jamal's version became the standard. It can be found on the album At the Pershing: But Not for Me for the Chess Record label. Enjoy!

http://www.wicn.org/song-week/poinciana-1936