On the NPR Basic Jazz Record Library radio show in 2011, Murray Horwitz and A.B. Spellman noted that "Poinciana" became "standard dance music" at parties, and, abridged, appeared on jukeboxes, because "Jamal lets the bass and drums establish a Latin groove that's very appealing.
During a segment on the NPR Basic Jazz Record Library radio show in 2011, Murray Horwitz and A.B. Spellman explained how "Poinciana" became a favorite among partygoers because of its infectious Latin beat, which was further enhanced by Jamal's dynamic bass and drum performance.