Tineke Postma
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Alto saxophonists · b. 1978

Tineke Postma

Dutch saxophonist

Born
31 August 1978
Heerenveen
Country
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Active
1989–
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Tineke Postma is a jazz musician who plays alto saxophone and soprano saxophone. Tineke Postma was born on 31 August 1978 in Heerenveen. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “For the Rhythm” (2005) to “Voya” (2025). Honours include VPRO/Boy Edgar Award (2015).

Tineke Postma (born August 31, 1978) is a Dutch jazz saxophonist and composer. Saxophonist and composer Tineke Postma was named a rising star for soprano saxophone in DownBeat’s 2019 critics poll. She tours internationally as a leader and side person and has released seven albums as a leader, receiving great critical acclaim internationally. Postma also has appeared on numerous albums as a guest soloist. Her latest album of original compositions, Freya, was released in 2020 and featured Ralph Alessi, Kris Davis, Matt Brewer, and Dan Weiss.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

For the Rhythm 2005
A Journey That Matters 2007
The Traveller 2009
The Dawn of Light 2011
Sonic Halo 2014
Freya 2020
What Kinda Bird is This? The Music of Charlie Parker 2020
Aria 2023
Voya 2025

Also plays on

Albums where Tineke Postma is credited as a sideman

2013 Beautiful Life — Dianne Reeves soprano saxophone

Studied with

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Tineke Postma play?

Tineke Postma is known for playing alto saxophone and soprano saxophone.

When and where was Tineke Postma born?

Tineke Postma was born 31 August 1978 in Heerenveen.

What are Tineke Postma's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include For the Rhythm (2005), A Journey That Matters (2007), The Traveller (2009), The Dawn of Light (2011) and Sonic Halo (2014).

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