Ahmad Jamal - Poinciana (Live) (1955) Ahmad Jamal's rendition of "Poinciana," recorded live at the Pershing Lounge in Chicago in 1958, stands as a testament to his groundbreaking approach to jazz piano and trio performance. This piece, originally composed by Nat Simon and Buddy Bernier in 1936, was transformed by Jamal into an iconic jazz standard, featuring on his celebrated album "Ahmad Jamal at the Pershing: But Not for Me." Jamal's "Poinciana" is distinguished by its innovative use of space,

Ahmad Jamal - Autumn Leaves (Live) (1955) Ahmad Jamal's rendition of "Autumn Leaves," a jazz standard originally composed by Joseph Kosma, is a captivating masterpiece. Featured on his 1958 album "Live at the Pershing: But Not for Me," Jamal's interpretation is distinguished by its elegant simplicity and sophisticated dynamics. Jamal, known for his light touch and deft phrasing, begins the piece with a gentle, contemplative piano introduction, setting a melancholic tone of falling leaves and fad