Get to know Tineke Postma

Tineke Postma is one of the leading saxophonists of her generation, known for her lyrical, melodic, and adventurous style. She has released eight critically acclaimed albums as a bandleader and collaborated on Grammy-winning projects with Terri Lyne Carrington and Dianne Reeves. Tineke has performed internationally, working with renowned artists like Esperanza Spalding, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock, and has received numerous prestigious awards, including European Musician of the Year (2020, Académie du Jazz) and the Buma Boy Edgar Award (2015).

Her career highlights include performing at the Assembly Hall of the United Nations for International Jazz Day and being personally invited by Esperanza Spalding to perform in a tribute to Wayne Shorter in 2023, following Shorter’s own recommendation.

Beyond her performance career, Tineke is an accomplished composer with works commissioned by prominent institutions such as Bimhuis and the Metropole Orchestra. Her music is inspired by jazz legends like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Cannonball Adderley.

Tineke Postma’s jazz education expertise

Tineke has been actively teaching for many years, sharing her knowledge and passion for jazz with students around the world. She has led workshops and masterclasses internationally, and her commitment to education, combined with her extensive performance background, makes her a valuable mentor for aspiring jazz musicians.

For more information on Tineke’s work, visit her website, or follow her on Instagram and Spotify.

We are thrilled to welcome Tineke Postma to the Royal Conservatoire, and we look forward to the creative energy and expertise she will bring to the Jazz Department!

Photo: Merlijn Doomernik