Ahmad Jamal - Poinciana - Olympia Paris - LIVE 

93 years old he lived a long and blessed life. When i first heard this on a mixed jazz tape i played the hell out of it.

rest in peace to one of the most important and soulful figures in all of jazz 🕊

This one really hurts. Rest in peace, the fabulous Ahmad Jamal.

Today we lost one of the Best 4/16/23. I had the honor to work for him and his family. Rest in eternal heavenly peace, Sir😢😢😢😢😢

I HAD NEVER HEARD OF AHMAD JAMAL, BUT ABOUT 45 YEARS AGO, I WALKED INTO A STORE THAT WAS PLAYING HIS MUSIC AND I STARTED DANCING RIGHT ON THE SPOT WHERE I WAS STANDING. IT WAS THIS VERY SONG THAT WAS PLAYING. I IMMEDIATELY BOUGHT THE ALBUM AND HAVE BEEN GROVIN' EVER SINCE. HIS MUSIC IS SO WELL KNOWN AND SO DIFFERENT THAN ANY OTHER PIANO PLAYER. ALL OF HIS GROUP ARE SUPERB MUSCIANS. THANK YOU FOR HAVING THIS ON RU-vid! MAY AHMAD HAVE MANY MORE BIRTHDAYS SO HE CAN PLAY MORE MUSIC. TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY AND I AM DANCING LIKE IT WAS 45 YEARS AGO! . . .SYLVIA!

R.I.P.- so long maestro xx and thanks for your music

RIP a great jazzman is gone.

R.I.P. Ahmad Jamal. July 2, 1930 - April 16, 2023.

I listen to this evocative piece of jazz perfection almost every day, but today it seems even more poignant than ever. I just learned of the passing of this jazz master, who I had the privilege of seeing perform live at City Hall during the Toronto Jazz Festival of 2007. Rest in peace and power, Mr. Ahmad Jamal.

One of those songs that I don’t want to end 😊

A man who was happy in his work...and it shows. Rest in peace, dear Ahmad.

If this music doesn't put a smile on your face and a bounce in your step, check your pulse because you may just be dead. Thank you for the music, Ahmad Jahmal, and Rest In Peace.

He was without a doubt one of the true artists, may he rest in peace, Ahmad Jamal.

What a huge loss! 😢 The world will always be greatful and happy to witness what you ever created to our music Ahmad! Rest in Peace Lord Jamal! 🕊️

May the angels carry you home dear soul, Thanks for showing up and giving us such great music.

My heart hurts because of his loss...I loved his music and his style. Rest in peace, dear man.

Bass player knocks me out!! This rec’dg should get Nobel Peace Prize ‼️

Judy here, have listened to jazz, classical, r&b, etc. Since I was twelve listening to my brothers dizzy Gillespie, Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, Johnny Hartmann, so, so many concerts. When l was about 22 I met Billy eckstein at a small venue. Beautiful grey eyes. I regress. I'm 71 and still groovin. So glad im still loving it all. Thank u for making sure classics are readily available for all. Pass your love of music on....

Sixty years ago I heard Poinciana at a local Chicago station. Ahmed Jamal played at the Pershing Hotel at 39th and Federal, not far from the high school I attended. I was mesmerized by this song, and have heard it 10,000 times. Notice the interaction of the musicians. This is harmony.

R.I.P. Great pianist , will be missed but never forgotten!!! :(

I was born 4 decades after this man and just recently discovered his extraordinary music. I'm mesmerized beyond measure. The best jazz arrangements I've ever heard! Where have I been??!!

My favorite jazz pianist of all times and the rhythm section is so badass!! Bass player is killing it but drummer and percussionist are too. They are so happy! This is just pure joy!

R.I.P Maestro. I listened to your older albums all day long. In fact I do that frequently. But today’s one was special, I have never been able to see you live, how it is great to have your recordings beside me.

After listening to this, SO many times, I have to give the bass player a special applaud. Reginald Veal, you are my hero.

No matter how many times Jamal plays this signature tune, there is always something fresh and different. Badrena's percussion certainly adds another wonderful layer of sound and texture to this particular performance.

Manolo on percussion washes all my boredom away....at a time in history like this!!!

RIP and thanks for the sounds…….

his sense of timing and space is unrivaled.

Today is Ahmad Jamals 90th birthday. All the best for this great musician! Frank Steinhardt, Germany

RIP, Ahmad Jamal. Passed 4/16/2023, age 92.

Whenever I feel a little bit down and out I listen to this, it has a magic influence, and I understand that life also has its great moments. Thanks för that lifelong lesson, Ahmad Jamal.

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your art, its a blessing for all of us

There are few things I like more than great musicians smiling as they perform. What a lesson in groove!

This is the most relaxing song I ever heard. It has now become my daily routine...

one of the greatest piano players world wide.. a wonderful touch. RIP Ahmad ..s

The greatest sound a child could ever hear and grow up on. And here it is today.

I listen to this approx once weekly, to keep my spirit alive. Thanks to these guys, I'm able to overcome boredom & depression, as I'm getting old & only 10 years younger than Ahmad.

The bass is so on point.

This right here, did you hear me? This right here is truly a phenomenal sound!!! Smooth, cool, sexy and relaxing!!! All of these musicians are GREAT!!!

Such a positive creative force in the music scene. Let your music live on and your legacy be cherished. Rest in peace Ahmad Jamal.

Mr. Jamal is the undisputed truth and his sound will always be appreciated by real music lovers. 🎶

Ahmad has a nice smile and seems to be enjoying this, perhaps his 1000th performance of Poinciana

No words can express how this rendition touches deep down inside of me. I can play it dozens of times and it just gets better!

I was 18 in 1960. Had own apt in Basement of motel. In college. Bought album with this tune. Never forget it. Thanks so much

The Master of Dynamics, Ahmad Jamal.

One of the all time best! Humble pause.. letting the others walk the dog... Class!!!

Thanks for the music Ahmad ❤

Rest in Heaven, Ahmad Jamal!

I listen to this commuting from work, nothing on the road bothers me , crazy drivers ! Nothing! This is beautiful music..... Thank you Ahmad Jamal.

I've been playing music for 53 of my 57 years. Ask a musician to pick a "favorite song." You may get a list a mile long. This piece is on my top 3. It moves me from one space, through many spaces and into another space, better than the first. Transcendent! Sublime!

One of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, Ahmad Jamal, passed away at the age of 92. RIEP Will treasure these memories.

How to forget the coronavirus problem - listen to this every day. Brilliant.

saw him live in 1958 in St. Louis and he's still amazing :-)

I 1st heard the album when I was 10yrs. old in the late 50's, played by my oldest brother Morris Sanders. He's not with us, but I still love the artist and the great music. Thurmond Michael Sanders

R.I.P. - one of my favorites

Thanks for all!!!

Mr Jamal...you are a gift to this world. You have an incredible touch to the piano. What an inspiration you are to all generations.

After years I have begun to reacquaint myself with jazz... remembering it's beauty to the ears and it's ability to touch one's soul. Thank you to all it's artist... Miles, Coltrane,Mangione,Prysock and more...live on !!!

I remember watching Ahamd Jamal perform in 1968 at the Village Gate. He was great then, even better now - wow! :)

I have the original LP with this track which I listened to in a site hut back in 1964. I still love listening to it as well as the versions on RU-vid.

Had the great privilege of seeing him in 1967 while in college. Remember how smooth he was. Amazing that 50 years later he sounds as good as ever. A jazz giant. The group swings.

ruhe in Frieden Ahmad...Gott ist mit Dir...wir danken für Dein Werk

This is my go to start my day song, the bass and drum players are in that pocket so tight it's like one person playing three instruments! Its. A beautiful thing.

Rest in peace and rise in glory. Great jazz piano playing by Ahmad Jamal.

His subtle finger dexterity is still so smooth, clear and precise. A master at work.

Dynamic Player! When my daughter, Ali, was 8 years old, I was working in NYC and I took her with me to the jazz supper club to listen to him and band. They seated us up front and the drummer asked a couple of times..."is this music too loud for her"...so sweet of him. People afterwards came up to me and said "what a great ideal to introduce your child to music this way.

I first heard this song when I was about 12 yrs old & fell madly in love w/jazz & that moment. Some 62 yrs later & it still sounds good!

RIP MR. Jamal; thanks for your wonderful music.

I have listened to many recordings of Poinciana by Ahmad Jamal, but this one is my absolute favorite. There is not a day that goes by without me listening to it. At work, my feet are pumping under my desk and the melody is in my head most of the time.

One of greatest percussionist pieces of all time. Pj

This song makes my heart dance with joy and delight. Love it.

I first heard Ahmad play this in 58. It was on an Argo LP and played by Sid McCoy on WCFL radio. Sid had a jazz show from 11 to 2am daily. I lived in Chicago and listened every night. This tune and rendition immediately struck lightening.

I had the original recording of this when I was young. Still love it. Bass p!ayer, percussionist, and drummer are fabulous on this version.

My greatest pianist of all time... GEORGE DUKE JOE SAMPLE AHMAD JAMAL MAY THEY ALL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE AND POWER WITH ALMIGHTY GOD.

RIP, Mr. Jamal, you were an early part of my introduction to acoustic jazz, remember seeing him at Blues Alley in the Mid to late 80s. Tried again to see him at Arlington VAs Rosslyn jazz fest in the early 2000s, and dragged my wife and then young children to Rosslyn on a beautiful September day, they tolerated it the best they could!

Makes me cry with such joy that I am alive to hear this

One of the great jazz tunes 😊👍

His music lives on…

Magnifique !!!! Quels talents! Un très grand merci pour ce moment partagė, c'est gėnial !!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🇫🇷😘 Merci pour ce grand moment!!!!

I cannot stop listening to brother Ahmad Jamal's Poinciana. Been listening to Ahmad since his Pershing Lounge days in Chicago.

What a drive ........love the rhythm...

Not only is this one of the great jazz compositions, but it's really fun to see how much Ahmad and the band are enjoying playing this live.

RIP. This performance is a fabulous legacy for a jazz musician. He made an amazing contribution!

Brought a tear to my eye. 60 years ago we rocked our baby daughter to sleep to this,

...America's greatest of the 20th and 21st Century..Ahmad Jamal....Without any reservation....kindly and Sincerely, Danny Barrett

Wow, such unique chords, and a feeling I get so distinct listening to this, liberating, freeing ? Great musicians, all of em.

OMG to hear this live after all these years! It nearly brings tears to the eyes and a jolt to my soul! Thanks for posting! Where has all this good gone?

Like I said before, Ahmad Jamal with this tune turned my life around at my age of 12 years old in 1961. From our deaf parents who never knew music, my older sister bought the Ahmad Jamal Live Album at the Pershing Hotel in NY 1959 album with the iconic Poinciana tune. We played it on the old record player. I was instantly hooked on this sound. This new music to me of which I had never known so I was instantly hooked with a 12 year old hypnotic self-induced addiction to something new after Grandma told me to walk down the street to take the Saturday morning piano lessons from the lady. Yes, I'm playing piano again with all the sexy arpeggios. Not bad but others say I should put a vase on the local public piano's they have everywhere here, haha. I was able to see Ahmad Jamal a number of times not too many years ago at Jazz Alley in Seattle. Dean Jackson Seattle

My favorite pianist ever. The tone he gets is matchless. This song is just one of the greatest standards. Saw him eleven years ago and was blown away by the beauty and power of his playing.

My lord, this group is magic and you can tell they are happy playing together!

Ahmad Jamal managed to extract the piano's true percussive qualities and sublime melodies in equal measure, a truly unique talent, gone but never forgotten. Rest in Peace

Always have had a special place in my music loving heart! Thank you, Ahmad Jamal for your grace and musicianship. You mastered your assignment...RIP..The Celestial Orchestra has another incredible member.

Jazz classic by the one and only Ahmad Jamal piano Giant this just swings !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahmad Jamal performed in Bangalore, India, on 5th July 2014 when he played Poinciana among many others.Still going strong at the age of 84 years! What a performer! Unforgettable experience watching him live.

Wonderful interpretation in charge of one of the most important keyboardists in the world: Ahmad Jamal. My respects. r.i.p.

RIP to one of the greats.

All I can say is rest in peace 😥Great man ❤🎵 🎹

Simply goosebump amazing... That's the kind of music that, once it enters your soul it never ever leaves... I absolutely love it...

I got hooked on Ahmad Jamal in 1962. When my friends were groovin on Chuck Berry I would sneak in Poincienna and they would laugh and say" more Augie Malted music?" - they got to love it too. But I lost touch and was delighted to see he is the same great talent - nearly 60 years of beautiful music.

A part of me is missing with the loss of this extraordinary person. His music always took me to the beautiful places I always dreamed of, I am grateful I still have his music to take me there still.