Tineke Postma - The Traveller (2009)

Tineke Postma’s *The Traveller* is a sophisticated and expressive modern jazz recording that highlights the Dutch saxophonist’s impressive artistry as both composer and performer. Released in 2009, the album blends post-bop tradition with contemporary harmonic ideas, lyrical improvisation, and strong rhythmic interplay. Postma’s saxophone work is fluid, intelligent, and emotionally engaging, moving effortlessly between energetic lines and reflective passages. She is joined by an exceptional rhythm section featuring pianist Geri Allen, bassist Scott Colley, and drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, whose collective chemistry gives the music depth and momentum. Tracks such as “Song For F,” “The Line,” and “Searching And Finding” demonstrate the quartet’s balance of structure and spontaneity, while longer pieces allow for expansive development and nuanced interaction. The album combines technical brilliance with warmth and imagination, offering a rewarding listen for fans of contemporary acoustic jazz. *The Traveller* confirms Postma as a distinctive voice in international modern jazz.

Tracklist:
1. Song For F 7:17
2. The Eye Of The Mind 5:05
3. Crazy Stuff 4:58
4. The Line 7:08
5. Adagio 13 7:53
6. Cabbonal 5:59
7. Motivation 5:48
8. Searching And Finding 6:09
9. YWC 5:01

Personnel:
Tineke Postma: sax
Geri Allen: piano
Scott Colley: bass
Terri Lyne Carrington: drums